Senior Engineer Failure Analysis
Core
Identify product failure mechanisms, drive root cause investigations, and deliver solutions to enhance product quality and reliability for electronic components or systems.
Role type
Senior Failure Analysis Engineer
Builds
Root cause analysis reports, preventive measures, and quality improvement initiatives
Domain
Semiconductor / Electronics Manufacturing
Required skills
Root cause analysis, microscopy, fault isolation, failure trend analysis, risk assessment, technical reporting, cross-functional collaboration, customer support, compliance with industry standards, mentorship
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Microscopy, analytical tools
Responsibilities
Investigate failures in electronic components or systems to identify underlying issues; Conduct tests and experiments to characterize failure modes; Use techniques such as fault isolation, microscopy, and analytical tools to pinpoint failure causes; Prepare detailed reports documenting findings, including root causes, impacts, and preventive measures; Work with design, development, process, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve failure issues; Proactively identify and address emerging issues by analyzing failure trends; Provide technical support to address customer concerns and offer solutions to mitigate future failures; Ensure processes comply with industry standards and contribute to the development of best practices; Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning within the organization; Assess risks associated with failure modes and mitigate them through appropriate actions; Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including management, engineers, and suppliers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
