Celero Communications is seeking a
Quality & Reliability Engineer to own and execute our
IC reliability strategy and serve as a key leader in customer-facing quality engineering. This role is responsible for defining reliability qualification plans, establishing a Known Good Die (KGD) qualification methodology, and developing a robust RMA strategy. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with
product engineering, test engineering, and design engineering to ensure high-quality, reliable semiconductor products that meet both internal and customer requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesIC Reliability & Qualification- Define, implement, and maintain Celero's IC reliability strategy and qualification plan across products and technologies.
- Own reliability qualification activities, including JEDEC-based testing, stress testing, characterization, and data analysis.
- Develop and maintain Known Good Die (KGD) qualification methodologies, including screening, test coverage requirements, and acceptance criteria.
- Review reliability data and provide clear risk assessments and recommendations to engineering and management.
- Support new product introductions with reliability planning and gate reviews.
RMA & Failure Analysis Strategy- Develop and own the RMA strategy, including processes, metrics, escalation paths, and customer communication.
- Lead failure analysis for returned materials in collaboration with internal teams and external labs.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) based on RMA trends and root cause analysis.
- Establish RMA dashboards and KPIs to track field performance and continuous improvement.
Customer Quality Engineering- Serve as a primary point of contact for customer quality engineering topics.
- Support customer audits, quality reviews, and reliability discussions.
- Respond to customer quality and reliability concerns with timely, technically sound communication.
- Represent Celero in customer meetings related to product quality, reliability, and failure analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with product engineering to influence architecture, materials, and specifications for reliability.
- Partner with design engineering to identify potential reliability risks early in the design cycle.
- Collaborate with test engineering to ensure appropriate test coverage for reliability, screening, and KGD requirements.
- Drive cross-functional reviews and lessons learned to improve processes and product robustness.
Qualifications Required- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor quality and/or reliability engineering.
- Hands-on experience with IC reliability standards (e.g., JEDEC, HTOL, HAST, TC, ESD, Latch-up).
- Strong understanding of Known Good Die (KGD) concepts, test strategies, and wafer-level qualification.
- Experience developing and managing RMA and failure analysis processes.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills.
Preferred- Master's degree in a related technical discipline.
- Experience supporting customer quality engineering in a fabless or IDM environment.
- Familiarity with advanced packaging, chiplets, or multi-die systems.
- Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar frameworks.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
What Success Looks Like- Clearly defined and scalable IC reliability and KGD qualification strategies.
- Reduced field failures and improved customer confidence through effective RMA management.
- Strong, trusted relationships with customers and internal engineering teams.
- Proactive identification and mitigation of reliability risks throughout the product lifecycle.
Salary Range$150,000 - $250,000 Annually
The final offer will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and location.