Senior FA Engineer

Job Overview

As a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer on the Reliability Test Team, you will be responsible for performing failure analysis on various electronic components and modules. You will utilize a range of tools and techniques to identify failure modes, coordinate with external labs for in-depth analysis, and provide concise reports to support design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis on PCBAs, components, and modules
• Troubleshoot failures using schematics, circuit tracing, and fault isolation
• Utilize microscopy, X-ray/CT, and thermal imaging to identify failure modes
• Coordinate with external labs for SEM/EDS, FTIR, and FIB analyses
• Write concise failure analysis reports with findings and images

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, EET, Mechanical Eng, or related field
• 5+ years hands-on failure analysis experience on electronic hardware
• Experience with FA tools such as microscopes, multimeters, and oscilloscopes
• Proficiency in thermal imaging, X-ray/CT, and cross-sectioning
• Ability to read PCB schematics/layouts and coordinate with labs