Engineer, Failure Analysis | EAG Laboratories

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in providing a unique range of analytical testing services to multiple industries. With over 200,000 analytical methods, Eurofins Scientific helps make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Our network of over 63,000 employees across a network of more than 950 laboratories in 60 countries, strengthens Eurofins Scientific as leader in scientific testing services.

EAG Laboratories, a part of the Eurofins network is looking for a FA Engineer. Join our Sunnyvale laboratory, where we deliver advanced test, engineering, and reliability services to clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our Failure Analysis (FA) team plays a critical role in helping customers innovate across industries—consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, and more—using cutting‑edge tools and methods.

• Perform failure analysis on batteries and electronic components, leading root cause investigations and driving quality improvements.
• Develop and execute analytical plans, interpret results, and provide actionable insights to clients.
• Manage workflow, mentor team members, and ensure technical excellence.
• Collaborate with customers, resolve technical issues, and represent EAG at industry events.

• Work hands‑on with advanced fault isolation techniques (e.g., Hamamatsu emission, OBIRCH, XIVA, IR imaging).
• Tackle complex challenges across diverse technologies and industries.
• Influence product design and reliability for next‑generation innovations.

Example Impact We identified a fabrication defect and design flaw in a novel medical device battery, enabling the client to correct issues and successfully launch their product.

• Background in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in fault isolation and failure analysis tools and methods.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

If you’re passionate about technology and enjoy solving tough problems, apply today and help shape the future of innovation.

This role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) therefore all accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. Person is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ hands‑on Semiconductor and Electronics Failure Analysis experience
• 2+ years of direct experience performing battery failure analysis, performance testing and/or R&D role
• Experience managing, leading, and/or mentoring/training is highly desired

• Fault isolation techniques: OBIRCH, XIVA, EMMI, IR Thermography, LVP/LTP, SDL/LADA
• Cross sectioning (metallurgical, ion mill, DB FIB, etc.)
• SEM/EDS
• Microprobing, Picoprobing, Nanoprobing
• Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (C‑SAM)
• X‑ray (2D and CT/3D) inspection of IC, electronics, and batteries
• Chemical etching (HF, acids/bases, delineation, etc.)
• Plasma etching (RIE, ICP, CF4, etc.)
• Deprocessing (RIE, parallel lapping, PFIB, etc.)
• DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis)
• Software: GDS layout, Lab View

• Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
• Battery tear down
• Operating battery testers and software:
  Cycler, Maccor, Novonix and Arbin
• Electrical Test/Measurements:
  Bench testing, parametric analyzer, o‑scopes, CV measurement, etc.

• Electrical Failure Analysis methodologies and techniques
• Physical Failure Analysis methodologies and techniques
• Knowledge in Device physics, IC design, semiconductor fabrication and package manufacturing
• Industry Standards: ISO, MIL‑STD, AEC, JEDEC, IPC, etc.
• Knowledge of corrosion byproducts, interfacial/separator issues, electromigration, dendrites
• Battery failure modes, causes, classification, and mechanisms: electrical, thermal, mechanical
• Different types of batteries technologies:
  Li‑ion…