Staff Engineer Failure Analysis

About the job

• Investigating Failures: analyze the root causes of failures in electronic components or systems to determine the underlying issues.
• Testing and Characterization: conduct various tests and experiments to characterize the failure modes and understand the behavior of the faulty components.
• Root Cause Identification: use techniques such as fault isolation, microscopy, and other analytical tools to pinpoint the exact reasons for the failures.
• Report Generation: prepare detailed reports documenting the findings of the failure analysis, including the root cause, impact, and potential solutions or preventive measures.
• Collaborating with Cross-functional Teams: work closely with design, development, process, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve failure issues and implement preventive actions.
• Failure Trend Analysis: analyze failure trends over time to proactively address emerging issues and prevent widespread failures in products or systems.
• Continuous Learning and Training: stay updated on the latest failure analysis techniques and tools, continuously improving my skills through training and self-study.
• Customer Support: provide technical support to customers, addressing their concerns related to failure analysis and offering solutions to mitigate future failures.
• Compliance and Standards: ensure that failure analysis processes comply with industry standards and regulations, and I contribute to the development of best practices in the field.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: mentor junior engineers and share knowledge and expertise in failure analysis to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Risk Assessment: assess the potential risks associated with identified failure modes and work to mitigate these risks through appropriate actions.
• Cross-functional Communication: communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including management, engineers, and suppliers, to ensure a comprehensive approach to failure analysis and resolution.

You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• Bachelor's degree, master's, or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, Physics, Materials science, or a related field.
• +5 years experience in failure analysis, semiconductor industry, electronic manufacturing, or related field is highly desirable.
• Proficient in failure analysis techniques, semiconductor physics, materials characterization, and knowledge of electronic components and systems.
• Familiarity with analytical instruments such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), lock-in thermography (LIT), focused ion beam (FIB),and various analytical instruments is valuable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Ability to interpret complex data and use statistical methods.
• Familiarity with industry standards related to failure analysis, reliability testing, and quality management systems is helpful.
• Fluent in English both written and verbal communication skills
• Have self-initiative and creative. Have a willingness to work and be able to work under pressure.
• Adhere to ethical standards. Honesty in work and commitment to professional ethics.
• Familiarity with imaging analytical applications such as FIJI (FijiIs Just ImageJ) and ImageJ can be advantage