Reliability Engineer

Job Title: Reliability Engineer
Location: Newton Aycliffe, UK
Salary: Up to 50k 
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work-life balance

The Company

Now is the perfect time to join Octric Semiconductor. As a leader in compound semiconductors, our products power mission-critical defense and commercial applications. With over 25 years of expertise and 1.5 billion devices shipped globally, They are entering an exciting new chapter. Backed by a significant UK Ministry of Defence investment, Driving forward a bold 10-year plan to innovate, grow, and lead the way in next-generation semiconductor technology.

So, what does this mean for you? Joining Octric means working at the forefront of emerging technology in their state-of-the-art 10,000 m² facility, now undergoing significant upgrades to support advanced product development. It’s your chance to be part of a company investing in its people, its products, and its future.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Stability and Security: With government backing and a long-term growth strategy, Octric offers the stability you can count on in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Career Progression: Take advantage of clear opportunities to advance your career, supported by a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Cutting-Edge Work: Be part of an industry-leading team shaping the future of technology with innovative products and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a supportive, inclusive workplace with family-friendly policies and a competitive benefits package.

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to be part of a company that’s transforming its industry and investing in your success. Join Octric Semiconductor today and help shape the future of technology.

Working Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Job Description:
As a Reliability Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting process and product development, ensuring our technologies meet the highest standards of reliability. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including reliability and failure analysis groups, design/technology engineering, process engineering, product engineering, and customers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and developing reliability methods and systems.
• Executing qualification plans to validate processes and products.
• Investigating and implementing product and process improvements.
• Conducting periodic reliability assessments and documenting results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Designing life test boards and estimating product failure rates and expected lifetimes.
• Analyzing data and identifying failure mechanisms to improve product quality.

Skills & Experience:
We are seeking a Reliability Engineer with the following qualifications and skills:

• 2-3 years of technical experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of reliability analysis methodologies (e.g., Weibull, Log-normal, Arrhenius).
• Proficiency in experimental methodology, numerical analysis, and data interpretation.
• Excellent PC skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• A degree in Applied Science, Electronic Engineering, or a similar discipline.

If you don’t meet all the listed qualifications but are passionate about the role and its alignment with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply.

Why Should You Apply?
This Reliability Engineer position offers the chance to contribute to a fast-growing, innovative company making an impact in the semiconductor industry. With a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Join us and help shape the future of semiconductors!