Reliability Technician II

The Reliability Lab Operator II is responsible for independently setting up and operating a wide range of environmental stress and reliability test equipment in the Environmental Stress Screening and Reliability Lab. This role includes planning and executing reliability test sequences, analyzing results, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal procedures. The Operator II will also provide technical guidance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and may train junior staff to maintain high-quality and efficient lab operations. Responsibilities Set up, operate, and maintain semiconductor reliability test equipment, environmental stress equipment, and related lab tools.Troubleshoot basic equipment, software, hardware, sample, and process issues; escalate complex or recurring problems.Support reliability testing, including temperature cycling, thermal shock, mechanical shock, leak testing, solderability, bond pull, die shear, and visual inspection.Assist operators, technicians, and engineers with test equipment, recipes, procedures, data collection, documentation, sample movement, and analysis.Support reliable, cost-effective test processes that meet product, customer, internal, and industry requirements.Monitor throughput, cycle time, equipment utilization, test progress, and lab environmental conditions; communicate issues affecting goals or compliance.Maintain work quality, accurate documentation, data integrity, and compliance with policies, procedures, standards, and assignments.Train and mentor operators. Other Duties and Responsibilities Performs additional duties, as assigned.Assist with scheduled, preventive, and basic maintenance on reliability lab equipment and maintain related records.Maintain and support technical documentation, work instructions, test procedures, training records, and document change notices.Maintain organized, audit-ready work areas and support housekeeping, 5S, inventory control, tools, fixtures, and supplies.Participate on cross-functional project teams and communicate with coworkers, engineers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors. Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D. required; Associate's degree in Electronics Technology, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.A minimum of 5 years of relevant semiconductor manufacturing, reliability testing, laboratory, production support, or related technical experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience..Working knowledge of semiconductor reliability test methods, environmental stress testing, component handling, sample traceability, and laboratory documentation requirements.Familiarity with MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38535, ISO 9001, EIA/JEDEC standards, and related reliability or quality requirements preferred.Intermediate understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts; ability to recognize trends, deviations, and out-of-control conditions and take appropriate action or escalate as required.Ability to work independently with moderate supervision and exercise sound judgment within defined procedures and practices.Demonstrable electro-mechanical aptitude; ability to identify, communicate, and help resolve equipment, process, recipe, data, and documentation issues.Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor with some degree of autonomy in a fast-paced, changing laboratory and manufacturing environment.Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at multiple levels and accurately follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to prioritize assigned work with some direction from the process owner and manage several active tasks or projects at one time.Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with manufacturing, laboratory, quality, or data collection systems preferred.Ability to work with reliability test equipment, environmental chambers, benchtop test equipment, microscopes, small hand tools, fixtures, sample carriers, and precision measuring or inspection instruments.High attention to detail; ability to process documents, maintain meticulous records, verify data accuracy, and ensure sample and test traceability.Excellent visual acuity, color perception, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity are required for microscope work and handling small, delicate semiconductor components.Ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Works primarily in a laboratory and cleanroom setting with regular exposure to chemicals, hot/cold temperatures, multiple material types, and elevated background noise levels.Required to wear appropriate PPE at all times, including ESD smock, wrist strap, gloves/finger cots, and chemical handling gear as required by task and environment.Medium physical workload requiring the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push/pull items up to 100 lbs., stand for extended periods on hard surfaces, and perform frequent walking, bending, and twisting.Must be able to use both hands for grasping and manipulation, perform moderate keyboard/computer system work, and sustain focus and physical endurance.Must pass a vision test and demonstrate the ability to perform close-up microscope work, color/vision perception, and distinguish between acceptable and marginal quality parts.Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including in person and by phone in high-noise environments.