Manufacturing Design Engineer (Failure Analysis)

Company Overview

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Lead and complete sophisticated failure analysis investigations for manufacturing and field critical issues including contamination coating or substrate damage materials degradation and supply-related materials issues.
• Apply sophisticated materials characterization and analytical techniques including SEM/FIB TEM EDS SIMS XPS Auger FTIR Raman UVVis spectroscopy optical microscopy whitelight interferometry and chromatography (GC/LC) to resolve failure mechanisms and root causes.
• Correlate analytical data with process history manufacturing conditions and field usage to develop comprehensive rootcause models and actionable conclusions.
• Collaborating with internal customers from various divisions on material selection develop feasibility review supplier qualification and production ramp.
• Build develop and validate new test methods analytical workflows and materials characterization capabilities to improve diagnostic efficiency and expand CMAGs technical reach.
• Clearly document and communicate findings through technical reports presentations and multi-functional reviews influencing engineering and business decisions.

• Degree in Materials Science Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Demonstrated handson expertise in failure analysis and materials characterization including SEM/FIB TEM SIMS XPS FTIR Raman UVVis and optical microscopy.
• Strong understanding of instrument fundamentals data interpretation.
• Experience in chemistry materials science and surface science including solidstate chemistry thin films coatings optical materials and photonmatter interactions.
• Exposure to contamination control coating damage metallurgy optical and mechanical systems semiconductor manufacturing processes and industry quality standards is helpful.
• Applying rootcause methodologies (e.g. 8D structured problem solving) in manufacturing or highreliability environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary multicultural global organization.
• 10% Domestic and International travel for training supplier engagement project execution and global support.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including state minimum pay wage rates location job-related skills experience and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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