Reliability Engineer, MOL/BEOL/CPI (2026 PhD New College Graduate)

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Summary of Role:

As a Reliability Engineer working in the US-based Reliability team at Fab 8 in Malta, New York, you will be responsible for reliability characterization and evaluation for advanced CMOS technology nodes, mainly focusing on intrinsic wafer-level reliability mechanisms such as electromigration, stress-induced voiding, and time dependent dielectric breakdown of MOL/BEOL interconnects. In addition, advanced packaging solutions and evaluations will be a focus. In this role, you will collaborate with Process Integration and Advanced Module Engineering to develop reliable technology solutions and assessing the reliability risk of a manufacturing process. You will provide wafer-level reliability support for technology qualification and process improvement.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Develop reliability models and test methodologies for MOL, BEOL, Advanced Packaging, and CPI reliability.

• Lead process qualification and reliability risk assessments for MOL/BEOL/Advanced Packaging/CPI.

• Collaborate with Quality, Process Integration, and Advanced Module Engineering to support cross-functional milestones and provide wafer-level reliability expertise.

• Address customer reliability requests and issues while driving continuous improvement in technology and manufacturing processes.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Education - Graduating with PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field from an accredited degree program.

• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.

• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

• Travel - Up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.

• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.

• Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong planning & organizational skills

Expected Salary Range

$79,100.00 - $145,800.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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