Failure Analysis Engineer
Core
Investigate root causes of failures in power electronic hardware (field returns, prototypes, lab anomalies) to improve product reliability.
Role type
Senior IC failure analysis engineer (power electronics)
Builds
Power electronic systems (inverters, DC-DC converters, DAB, EV charging)
Domain
Renewable energy / Power electronics
Required skills
Power electronics debugging, custom test setup construction, high-voltage safety (up to 690V), materials-level analysis (cross-sectioning, SEM), mechanical intuition, hardware troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Metallurgical analysis, thermal management expertise, magnetics knowledge, gate drive circuit analysis (via careerplan.io/jobs/71-00A-04-D6F-failure-analysis-engineer-at-solaredge)
Technologies
Oscilloscopes, power analyzers, curve tracers, function generators, thermal cameras, high-voltage power supplies, SEM
Responsibilities
Create investigation plans for failure modes, build and troubleshoot custom test setups, operate lab equipment, conduct materials-level analysis, translate findings into actionable reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC