Failure Analysis Engineer

At Nexperia Manchester, we are strengthening our MOSFET R&D Quality Labs to support the development and manufacture of advanced Power MOSFET technologies. As a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will play a critical role at the interface of manufacturing, product engineering, customer quality and R&D, ensuring robust products, clear technical communication and science‑based decision making. Your curiosity, analytical mindset and commitment to high‑quality engineering will help shape the reliability and performance of high‑volume semiconductor products used worldwide.

As a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will perform detailed investigations on MOSFET devices at wafer and package level, applying a wide range of analytical techniques to identify failure mechanisms and support root‑cause understanding. You will act as a technical communication bridge across Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Reliability, Applications and Customer Engineering teams, ensuring findings are clearly explained to both technical and non‑technical audiences. You will translate complex analytical results into structured, scientifically defensible reports, contribute to 8D and RCA activities, and support continuous improvement across design, process and application guidance. You will also help develop lab capability, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture.

Essential requirements:

• →Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Microelectronics or related field
• →Curiosity, structured problem‑solving mindset and strong attention to detail
• →Confidence working in cross‑functional, multicultural environments

Experience or strong academic exposure to:

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Beneficial skills:

• Hands‑on FA experience with power semiconductor devices
• Familiarity with reliability stress standards and application‑driven failure modes

• Stage 1: Recruiter Review
• Stage 2: Technical Interview (FA methods, device physics, case studies)
• Stage 3: Competency Interview

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.