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Semiconductor Reliability Engineer Jobs in California

About the Role We are seeking an experienced semiconductor Package Reliability Engineer responsible for characterizing and qualifying advanced 2.5D/3D semiconductor packages. This role requires ...

Senior Reliability Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$141K - $240K/yr

Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor ... Train design engineering community on reliability principles and techniques Qualifications * Master ...

Senior Reliability Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$141K - $240K/yr

Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor ... Train design engineering community on reliability principles and techniques Qualifications * Master ...

Senior Reliability Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$141K - $240K/yr

Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor ... Train design engineering community on reliability principles and techniques Qualifications * Master ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most ... Bolt Graphics is seeking a highly experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to design, build, and ...

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How much do semiconductor reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for semiconductor reliability engineer in California is $116,428.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,200.00 and $127,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical challenges faced by semiconductor reliability engineers in their day-to-day work?

Semiconductor Reliability Engineers often face challenges such as identifying the root causes of device failures, balancing tight project timelines, and keeping up with evolving industry standards and technologies. The role requires meticulous attention to experiment design and data interpretation, as even small errors can impact the reliability assessment of products. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including design, process, and test engineering—is also a key aspect, ensuring reliability considerations are integrated throughout development. Staying adaptable and proactive helps overcome these challenges, making the work both dynamic and rewarding.

What does a semiconductor reliability engineer do?

A Semiconductor Reliability Engineer ensures that semiconductor devices and components meet reliability and quality standards over their expected lifespan. They design stress tests, analyze failure mechanisms, and work on improvements to enhance product durability. Their role involves collaborating with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to identify potential weaknesses and implement solutions. By conducting reliability assessments and failure analysis, they help ensure product performance in various operating conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a semiconductor reliability engineer?

To thrive as a Semiconductor Reliability Engineer, you need a strong background in materials science, semiconductor physics, and data analysis, usually supported by an engineering degree. Experience with reliability testing platforms, Failure Analysis tools (like SEM, TEM), and familiarity with industry standards such as JEDEC or ISO are typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities set you apart in this role. These competencies are critical to ensuring product quality, identifying reliability risks, and delivering robust semiconductor devices in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Semiconductor Reliability Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,428 per year, or $56 per hour.

Reliability Engineer Lead or Technology Reliability Engineer

Onsemi

San Jose, CA • On-site

$120 - $193.70/hr

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Reliability Engineer Lead or Technology Reliability Engineer

San Jose, CA, United States and 2 more

Job Description

onsemi is looking for a self-driven reliability leader to work in a fast-paced environment and be a key team member to accelerate adoption of cutting-edge semiconductor products and technologies. In this highly visible role, the candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams and multiple business units, interface with TD team, IP providers and customers. This role can be based in San Jose, CA, Gresham, OR or East Fishkill, NY

Responsibilities
  • Lead quality and reliability for new IP (memory and others) across analog, mixed signal and non-volatile memory-based products. Interface with business units, product engineering, Fab, packaging, manufacturing teams and customers to achieve these goals
  • Coordinate with process integration and product development teams to define reliability requirements based on customer use conditions
  • Perform data analysis and prepare customer friendly reports for communication
  • Define and manage IP quality requirements within internal cross-functional teams
  • Conduct risk assessments, reliability assessments and help drive failure analysis, RCCA post reliability stress to address failures (if any)
  • Design accelerated reliability stress tests to develop or verify reliability stress (acceleration) models
  • Work with internal cross-functional teams to deploy thorough characterization routines to ensure successful qualification and customer ramp
  • Multitask and manage several projects at a time
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Device Physics, Materials Science, or relevant field
  • 10+ years in a comparable role
  • 5+ years of experience working with non-volatile memory (EEPROM, Flash, OTP, e-Fuse, SRAM, ROM) is a must
  • Have good understanding of NVM qualification requirements and standards
  • 5+ years of customer interface experience is a plus
  • Experience working with automotive OEM’s is a plus
  • Knowledge of device physics, semiconductor wafer fab and packaging
  • Experience with JMP or other statistical tools for data analysis
  • Knowledge of industry standards – JEDEC, AEC, AQG, etc.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communications skills, including the ability to challenge ideas in a healthy manner
  • Willingness to travel (US domestic and international) <10%

onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $193,700.00 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package.https://www.onsemi.com/site/pdf/Benefits-Summary-USA.pdf

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work. onsemiis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 2505607
  • Job Category Engineering, Quality & Reliability
  • Posting Date 06/04/2026, 02:43 PM
  • Degree Level Bachelors
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations 150 Rose Orchard Way, San Jose, CA, 95134, US Building 308 Receiving, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533, US 23301 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR, 97030, US
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