Senior Failure Analysis & Epoxy Engineer
Core
Conduct comprehensive failure investigations to determine root causes of product and process issues in electronic manufacturing and customer returns.
Role type
Senior IC failure analysis and materials engineer
Builds
High-performance lasers, modules, and optical subsystems for data centers, telecom, and industrial applications
Domain
Photonics / Optical technologies / Electronics manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
failure-analysis methodologies, material characterization, electronic assembly materials knowledge, cross-sectioning and sample preparation, analytical equipment operation (FTIR, SEM/EDX, X-ray, TGA, DSC), electrical fault-isolation techniques, structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, DOE), laboratory quality management (ISO/IEC 17025)
Preferred skills
technical data analysis, hardware/software/board design, automated data-acquisition systems, electrical circuit knowledge
Technologies
FTIR, SEM/EDX, X-ray, TGA, DSC
Responsibilities
Lead failure-analysis investigations for manufacturing issues and RMAs; determine failure mechanisms and identify root causes; perform analysis on electronic manufacturing materials including epoxy, solder, and PCB/PCBA construction; operate and interpret results from analytical equipment; prepare samples using cross-sectioning, polishing, and lapping; apply basic electrical fault-isolation techniques; analyze technical data and correlate findings with design and processes; prepare comprehensive failure-analysis reports; work with cross-functional teams to develop corrective actions; support laboratory equipment and automation improvements; maintain accurate laboratory records; ensure compliance with safety and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements; provide technical guidance and training to engineers and technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
