Sr. Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer - Electronics & ICs

Job Description

Our Sunnyvale, CA laboratory provides test, engineering, and reliability services to a wide range of technology sectors, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our failure analysis team supports clients in developing and refining technologies across various industries, including consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, military, aerospace, and manufacturing. We use cutting‑edge methods and tools to provide hands‑on technical expertise.

We are looking for a Failure Analysis Engineer who will be responsible for evaluating the electrical and mechanical characteristics of systems and/or integrated circuits, components, sub‑components and systems to determine the cause of failure, including the verification of analog and digital performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform hands‑on analytical work on electronic components
• Identify and delegate work suitable for employees’ capability
• Review and approve analysis data and reports
• Provide, maintain, and emphasize quality in operation and product
• Organize and coordinate members of the department to facilitate workflow
• Promote and direct a cohesive team environment
• Interface with external customers to maintain professional relationships
• Identify and resolve problems within group operations
• Develop and deliver technical content for operations, sales/marketing and other business development needs
• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, tutorials

As a FA Engineer you will use advanced tools and techniques to support clients by understanding their needs, designing and executing analytical plans, providing insights, and recommending next steps.

This position works with companies that deal with defense‑related activities and is subject to ITAR. All considered applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.

• U.S. Citizen
• U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
• Political Asylee or Refugee

Education and Experience

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or appropriate science field is required.
• 10+ years of direct experience in Semiconductor or Electronics Failure Analysis

Hands‑on Experience and Expertise

• Electrical Test/Measurements: ATE datalog, Curve trace, Bench test (parametric analyzer, oscilloscopes, CV measurement, etc.)
• X‑ray (2D and CT/3D)
• Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (C‑SAM)
• Fault isolation techniques: OBIRCH, XIVA, emmi, IR Thermography, LVP/LTP, SDL/LADA
• Deprocessing (RIE, parallel lapping, PFIB, etc.)
• Chemical etching (HF, acids/bases, delineation, etc.)
• Plasma etching (RIE, ICP, CF4, etc.)
• Cross sectioning (metallurgical, ion mill, DB FIB, etc.)
• SEM/EDS
• Microprobing/Picoprobing/Nanoprobing
• Dye and Pry
• Warpage measurement (shadow or projection moiré)

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Knowledge of device physics, circuits/schematics, IC design, semiconductor fabrication and package manufacturing, etc.
• Industry Standards: ISO, MIL‑STD, AEC, JEDEC, IPC, etc.
• FinFET and advanced node technology
• DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis)
• Software: GDS layout, Lab View
• Excellent written communication skills
• Proficient communicator and listener
• Hands‑on in a laboratory environment, operating tools, performing techniques

• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods (4+ hours).
• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably at normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in group settings.
• Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and/or fingers.
• Require close‑distance visual acuity with or without correction (glasses, contacts, etc.).
• Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as respirator, hard‑hat, steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat, and other required devices or equipment.
• Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in workflow contexts.
• Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k…