CareerPlan

Failure Analysis Technician

Corvallis, Oregon, United States of AmericaFull-time$60k–$89k2026-09-02 → 2026-10-21

Core

Analyze materials, inks, and components using analytical instruments to characterize properties and identify failure causes for R&D and manufacturing.

Role type

Mid-level IC failure analysis technician

Builds

High-quality data and detailed reports on material properties and failure root causes

Domain

Materials science and analytical chemistry

Required skills

Analytical lab techniques, material science fundamentals, advanced instrument operation, method development, troubleshooting, report writing

Preferred skills

Mentoring laboratory personnel, operating instruments in non-routine fashion, creative problem solving

Technologies

SFT LIMS, lab software systems

Responsibilities

Evaluate components and materials to discover probable causes of failure, perform method development and document operating procedures, manage priorities and equipment issues, create lab reports and store images, support quality systems through proper technique and gauge studies

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC