Failure Analysis Lab Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

As a Failure Analysis Lab Engineer you will be responsible for conducting technical lab work which supports satellite failure analysis and materials development investigations. You will execute SOPs focused on producing world-class analysis outcomes in the areas of sample preparation and physical/chemical materials characterization. A majority of your time will be spent in a lab environment so enthusiasm for hands-on work and developing lab procedures and attention to detail is important. You will provide technical support for materials and failure analysis investigations with the goal of driving design and manufacturing improvements.

Key job responsibilities
- Mechanical cross sectioning and associated sample preparation
- X-ray inspection methods (2D and computed tomography) geared towards failure analysis of microelectronics
- Optical inspection methods and measurements
- Scanning Electron Microscope operation and Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy
- Thermal Analytical Techniques including DSC DMA TMA FTIR
- Lab consumable procurement and maintenance
- Coordinate the maintenance 5S and safe operation of all laboratory equipment and lab area


- Bachelors degree or equivalent or 7 years of equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a materials or failure analysis lab environment

- Ability to learn and retain scientific concepts
- Understanding of safe work practices in a lab environment with furnaces saws solvents and acids/bases etc.
- Ability to multitask and rapidly change roles/responsibilities while following standard operating procedures
- Experience working with or analyzing electronic components (PCB PCBA and other electromechanical components)
- Experience in chemistry physics biology engineering or material science
- Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook) Atlassian JIRA and SAP
- Experience preparing metallurgical or electronic specimen for microscopic inspection including sectioning polishing and etching
- Experience setting up and running analytical equipment (FTIR DSC TMA XRF X-ray SEM)
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills to keep work area tidy and organize workflow

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Redmond - 99400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually