Quality Assurance and Cost of Electronic Systems
Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.5.1.I25
| Date | Nov 2 - 4, 2026 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 2,050€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces principles of quality assurance, reliability engineering, and manufacturability for complex electronic systems, including cost and time-to-market considerations.
Technology
Covers IC/PCB design for reliability and yield, statistical process control, prototype and production test strategies, and derivation/interpretation of reliability data.
Applications
Apply methods to optimize quality, dependability, and cost; calculate failure rates, MTBF/MTTR, and perform cost analyses to balance performance and TTM constraints.
What you'll explore
- Quality assurance management and reliability fundamentals for electronics
- Designing ICs/PCBs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Yield improvement methods and test strategy setup: prototype, production, QA tests
- Reliability data: failure rate, MTBF/MTTR, system dependability measurement
- Statistical methods: SPC in process control, characterization tests, data interpretation
- Cost modeling: fixed/variable costs and trade-offs with time-to-market and performance
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Master state-of-the-art approaches for dependability, manufacturability, and cost.
- Apply measures to improve component and system quality under real constraints.
- Interpret reliability and statistical data to guide QA decisions.
- Set up robust prototype, production, and QA test procedures.
- Balance time-to-market, reliability, and cost using quantitative methods.
Taught by recognized experts in Quality Assurance and Cost of Electronic Systems
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr.- Ing. Martin Heine
As Professor for Electrical Engineering and Power Electronics at Hochschule Furtwangen, Prof. Dr. Martin Heine combines deep academic expertise with extensive industrial leadership experience. Since 2013, he has focused on vehicle electronics, power electronics, and electrical drives, advancing reliable and efficient electronic systems. Previously, he held senior roles in industry, including Director Electronics Solutions in Shanghai and Head of Reliability at MBtech, shaping global engineering projects for the automotive sector. His research integrates simulation, electromagnetic compatibility, and system reliability to improve next-generation electronic design. With a strong background from Siemens and academia, he bridges innovation, safety, and practical engineering excellence.
Who should attend
- Quality and reliability engineers in electronics hardware development and manufacturing.
- Hardware/PCB/IC designers aiming to improve yield, robustness, and lifecycle cost.
- Test and process engineers implementing SPC and test strategies across product phases.
- Project managers balancing time-to-market, reliability, and cost targets.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.