Failure Analysis Engineer
Core
Own end-to-end failure investigations on power electronic hardware to improve product reliability and safety.
Role type
Senior IC Failure Analysis Engineer (Power Electronics)
Builds
Reliable power conversion systems (inverters, battery storage, EV charging)
Domain
Renewable energy / Power electronics
Required skills
Power electronics debugging, custom test setup construction, materials-level failure analysis, high-voltage safety protocols, mechanical intuition, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Metallurgical analysis (SEM, cross-sectioning), thermal management expertise, magnetics knowledge (via careerplan.io/jobs/71-00A-04-D6F-failure-analysis-engineer)
Technologies
Oscilloscopes, power analyzers, curve tracers, function generators, thermal cameras, high-voltage power supplies
Responsibilities
Investigate field returns and in-lab anomalies, build custom test setups, operate lab equipment, conduct materials analysis, translate findings into actionable reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC