Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

Our Sunnyvale CA laboratory provides test engineering and reliability services to a wide range of technology sectors from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our failure analysis team supports clients in developing and refining technologies across various industries including consumer electronics medical devices automotive military aerospace and manufacturing. We use cutting-edge methods and tools to provide hands-on technical expertise. 

We are looking for a Failure Analysis Engineer who will be responsible for evaluating the electrical and mechanical characteristics of systems and/or integrated circuits components sub-components and systems to determine the cause of failure including the verification of analog and digital performance.  Analyzing failure reports and recommends corrective action.  Developing methods processes procedures and equipment that will improve the failure analysis process and/or reduce failures. Be the source for technical information guidance and leadership.

Use of information in this role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. Person is a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) Political Asylee or Refugee. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform hands-on analytical work on electronic components
• Ability to identify and delegate work suitable for employees capability
• Review and approval analysis data and reports
• Provide maintain and emphasize quality in operation and product
• Organize coordinate members of department to facilitate workflow
• Promote and direct a cohesive team environment
• Interface with external customers to maintain professional relationships
• Identify and resolve problems within group operations
• Develop and deliver technical content for operations sale/marketing and other business development needs.
• Participate in industry conferences seminars tutorials and become source for technical information

As an FA Engineer you will use advanced tools and techniques to support clients by understanding their needs designing and executing analytical plans providing insights and recommending next steps.

This dynamic role involves working with a variety of innovative samples.

If you enjoy challenges thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and are excited by this role we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications :

Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.  

Education and Experience: 

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering Materials Science or appropriate science field is required.
• 10 years of direct experience in Semiconductor or Electronics Failure Analysis

Hands-on Experience and Expertise:

• Electrical Test/Measurements: ATE datalog Curve trace Bench test (parametric analyzer o-scopes CV measurement etc.)
• X-ray (2D and CT/3D)
• Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (C-SAM)
• Fault isolation techniques: OBIRCH XIVA emmi IR Thermography LVP/LTP SDL/LADA
• Deprocessing (RIE parallel lapping PFIB etc.)
• Chemical etching (HF acids/bases delineation etc.)
• Plasma etching (RIE ICP CF4 etc.).
• Cross sectioning (metallurgical ion mill DB FIB etc.)
• SEM/EDS
• Microprobing/Picoprobing/Nanoprobing 
• Dye and Pry
• Warpage measurement (shadow or projection moire)

Job Knowledge Skills and Ability:

• Knowledge in Device physics circuits/schematics IC design semiconductor fabrication and package manufacturing etc.
• Industry Standards: ISO MIL-STD AEC JEDEC IPC etc.
• FinFET and advanced node technology
• DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis)
• Software: GDS layout LabView
• Excellent written communication skills
• Must be a proficient communicator and listener
• Must be hands-on in a laboratory environment operating tools performing techniques etc.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return you help us grow into a stronger more inclusive organization.  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods (4 hours).
• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment use a telephone access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels including overhead.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably in normal conversational distance over the telephone and in group settings.
• Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and/or fingers.
• Require close-distance visual acuity with or without correction (glasses contacts etc.).
• Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as respirator hard-hat steel-toed shoes safety glasses laboratory coat and other required devices or equipment.
• Ability to learn new tasks remember processes maintain focus complete tasks independently and make timely decisions in workflow contexts.
• Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.  

Additional Information :

What Its Like to Work Here:

• Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG community feels like. Be inspired by your leaders be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.
• Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
• Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:

Medical Dental and Vision Coverage

401k Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

and more!

If you enjoy being immersed in technology tackling problems head-on finding solutions through teamwork and taking pride in accomplishments join us today!

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation in all of our employment EAG Laboratories recruits hires trains promotes and administers all employment-related mattersbased onan individuals qualificationsabilitiesand efforts. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression pregnancy genetic information disability military and/or protected veteran status and/or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local law.   

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time