FA Lead
Core
Lead Failure Analysis (FA) for high-end clients (Apple), managing technical escalations, crisis resolution, and yield improvement strategies for optical/consumer electronics.
Role type
Senior IC FA Lead with team management responsibilities
Builds
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Domain
Consumer electronics / Optical engineering / Quality Engineering
Required skills
Failure analysis (FA), Root cause analysis (8D, 5Why, FMEA), DOE design, Statistical analysis (Minitab/JMP), Team leadership, Cross-functional project management, Cost-benefit analysis, Advanced English technical communication
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt, Apple ecosystem experience, AR/VR smart glasses projects, Optical module expertise, NPI risk management
Technologies
Minitab, JMP, 8D, DOE, FMEA, FTA
Responsibilities
Lead high-level client technical reviews and crisis management for Apple; Manage FA team operations, standards, and talent development; Solve complex yield and reliability issues; Plan yield improvement roadmaps and defect reduction projects; Establish NPI risk prevention mechanisms; Build technical knowledge bases and standard operating procedures; Quantify cost savings and quality benefits; Coordinate cross-departmental resources for project closure
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management duties