Failure Analysis Staff Engineer

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Here's the Gist:

As a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will be part of a team that analyzes the failure of SiC Schottky diodes and MOSFETs, Power Modules, and GaN HEMT MMICS to understand root cause and develop corrective actions. Our team works hands-on in our Failure Analysis lab and performs analysis of customer returns, reliability failures, and non-conforming material. This position requires electrical and physical analysis of component failures followed by comprehensive report writing.

The Day-to-Day:

• Perform hands-on failure analysis in a lab environment, utilizing FA tools and techniques such as curve trace analysis, IR thermography, SEM-EDS, chemical de-processing, acoustic microscopy, and FIB cross sectioning
• Correctly interpret data and generate high-quality written reports that clearly describe the findings of FA investigations
• Conduct FA investigations in support of customer returns and work closely with Reliability, Product, and Process Development teams in support of new product development and qualification
• Develop novel FA processes and generate work instructions for use by a team of engineers and technicians

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements)

• A 4-year STEM degree with 1-2 years of experience in electrical component failure analysis, manufacturing, or reliability testing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of semiconductor device technology
• Experience obtaining and interpreting electrical and physical data
• This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.