Allegro MicroSystems

Senior Quality and Reliability Engineer

Allegro MicroSystems$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field; Master’s preferred.
  • 5-8+ years of experience in quality and/or reliability engineering in the semiconductor industry.
  • Deep technical knowledge of semiconductor failure mechanisms and reliability standards, especially AEC-Q100.
  • Proven expertise in problem-solving methodologies and quality tools (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, SPC).
  • Strong statistical data analysis skills, proficient in software such as JMP or Minitab.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for leading technical discussions.
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with strong project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage qualification of new products based on AEC-Q100 standards.
  • Act as primary contact for customer quality issues, providing analysis and communication.
  • Develop and implement reliability test plans to assess product lifetime.
  • Analyze reliability data to identify trends and provide insights to teams.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to embed reliability and quality from the start.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance quality management systems and reliability methodologies.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of quality.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities to develop junior talent.
  • Access to advanced quality management systems.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Hybrid work environment promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-motivatedSenior Quality and Reliability Engineerto join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be a technical leader responsible for ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and long-term reliability. You will work across the entire product lifecycle, from new product development to post-launch support, driving root cause analysis, leading qualification activities, and interfacing directly with customers on quality matters. Your expertise will be critical in upholding our commitment to excellence and driving continuous improvement throughout the organization.

What You Will Do

  • Plan, execute, and manage the qualification of new products and technologies based on industry standards such as AEC-Q100.

  • Serve as a primary technical contact for customer quality issues, providing timely responses, detailed analysis, and clear communication.

  • Develop and implement reliability test plans and stress tests (e.g., HTOL, HAST, TC) to assess product lifetime and identify potential failure mechanisms.

  • Analyze reliability and quality data to identify trends, calculate failure rates (FIT), and provide actionable insights to design and manufacturing teams.

  • Collaborate with Design, Test, Process, and Packaging engineering teams to build reliability and quality into our products from the very beginning.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality management systems (IATF 16949), reliability methodologies, and overall product robustness.

  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians, sharing your expertise and fostering a culture of quality across the organization.

What You Will Need

  • A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. A Masters degree is a plus.

  • 5-8+ years of experience in a quality and/or reliability engineering role within the semiconductor industry.

  • Deep technical knowledge of semiconductor failure mechanisms, reliability stress testing, and qualification standards (AEC-Q100 is essential).

  • Proven expertise in advanced problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and quality tools (FMEA, SPC, Control Plans).

  • Strong statistical data analysis skills and proficiency with software such as JMP or Minitab.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions with both internal teams and external customers.

  • A proactive, hands-on approach with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

#LI-Hybrid

Eligible applicants must reside in a state where Allegro currently has an office location: This includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas, and Michigan. Certain positions (such as field sales roles) may be exempt from this requirement.

About Allegro MicroSystems

Allegro MicroSystems is a leading global designer, developer, fabless manufacturer, and marketer of sensor integrated circuits (ICs) and application-specific analog power ICs enabling emerging technologies and powering the world’s most innovative products. The company’s diverse product portfolio provides efficient and reliable solutions for the automotive, communications, computing, consumer, industrial, LED lighting, medical, and power management markets. Allegro’s headquarters are in Manchester, New Hampshire (USA) with design, applications, and sales support centers located worldwide. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market since 2019.
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