CareerPlan

Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer

Milpitas, California, United StatesFull-time$208k2026-07-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Thermomechanical characterization of sub-assemblies and silicon dies, plus failure analysis and debugging of opto-mechanical assembly processes.

Role type

Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer

Builds

Silicon photonics sub-assemblies and dies for utility-scale quantum computers

Domain

Quantum computing / Silicon photonics / Semiconductor packaging

Required skills

root cause analysis (fishbone, 8D), FMEA, data processing (Python, MATLAB, JMP), semiconductor assembly testing, photonics sub-assembly inspection, mechanical vibration analysis, thermography, mechanical load testing

Preferred skills

photonics experience, electrical engineering background

Technologies

Python, MATLAB, JMP, AOI, wire-bonding, flip chip, underfill

Responsibilities

Diagnose failures using root cause analysis tools; perform failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA); process characterization data; manage short deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Seniority

Principal, technical leadership