Failure Analysis Manager
Do you want to play a key role in driving forward Pragmatic’s emerging technology? If are driven, ambitious and have a strong background in Failure Analysis or Device Characterisation, please apply!
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Overview
The Failure Analysis department is evolving as a highly efficient, state-of-the-art facility. Providing characterisation and analytical services to Production, Yield Enhancement, Research and Development, the department also deals with customer returns. The Failure Analysis department will be a vital tool in ensuring that Pragmatic Semiconductor achieves its technology goals.
The FA Manager will be responsible for continually driving the formation and foundations of a highly effective FA and Device Characterisation team, supporting the growth in both the team and lab services. The Manager has responsibility for line management and the coordination of activity/projects to meet the overall technical delivery of the team remit. There will be an expectation to still be hands on within this managerial role in order to support, guide and lead the various members within the team.
Key tasks
- Project management and coordination of projects that meets both FA team and company set objectives.
- Line management and team structure, including hiring and growth strategies for personnel.
- Growing Failure Analysis, Device Characterisation and Customer Returns services both internally as well as externally through effective partnerships.
- Associated technical documentation and reporting against Team Milestones across the business including directly to the Technical Leadership Team
- Within the team, help to develop and evolve novel scientific techniques to consistently deliver effective FA solutions.
- Provide technical and people leadership within a team of Operators, Technicians and Engineers.
Qualifications and training
The successful candidate will ideally be educated to degree or postgraduate degree level within a scientific or engineering discipline and should demonstrate a strong background in Failure Analysis, Device Characterisation and/or Analytical sciences. Ideally expertise will have been gained through the Semiconductor industry but we would consider candidates from relatable industries which share the same FA service requirements.
Skills and experience
- Technical expertise and experiences of Failure Analysis and Analytical Characterisation techniques – Essential
- Programme / Project Management and coordination – Advantage
- Previous experiences in managing a team – Advantage
- Strong cross functional communications skills – Essential
- Technical report writing / presenting skills - Essential
- Mentoring and coaching skillsets – Essential
- Previous experiences in growing teams/lab services – Advantage
Reporting directly to the Backend Director, this role has many opportunities to make immediate impacts across our many internal and external business streams. Pragmatic Semiconductor is a rapidly expanding organisation, offering talented and ambitious employees a wide variety of opportunities for growth.
- Team
- Operations
- Locations
- Sedgefield
- Employment type
- Full-time
Reward and Benefits
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Private Medical Insurance
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BUPA Cash Plan
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Death in Service
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Income Protection
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Various Subscriptions
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Mental health first aiders
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Flu vaccinations
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Lifestyle benefits
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Visa fee reimbursement
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Recruitment bonus scheme
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Social events
Our Culture
At Pragmatic, we have a highly skilled, passionate and driven team from diverse backgrounds. We have employees from over a dozen countries, covering 5 continents. The company culture is one that promotes an open and collaborative environment where everyone’s input is valued. Our employees feel fortunate to work in such an innovative and inspiring place, with a talented and dedicated team all focused on reinventing electronics to address real world challenges.
Failure Analysis Manager
Do you want to play a key role in driving forward Pragmatic’s emerging technology? If are driven, ambitious and have a strong background in Failure Analysis or Device Characterisation, please apply!
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