Electronics Failure Analysis Engineer (Remote Option)

Key Responsibilities

- Execute comprehensive root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on a wide range of electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and complex assemblies from field returns and reliability testing.

- Skillfully operate and interpret data from advanced analytical instruments, including Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems, Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX), and digital X-Ray inspection tools.

- Perform precise electrical fault isolation on semiconductor die, packaged components, and board-level products using techniques like curve tracing, thermal imaging, and emission microscopy (EMMI).

- Conduct detailed physical analysis, including component de-processing, chemical etching, and precision cross-sectioning to expose and document failure sites.

- Meticulously document all analysis steps, findings, and conclusions in detailed, clear, and concise failure analysis reports for internal and external stakeholders.

- Collaborate proactively with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering teams to recommend and validate effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) that prevent recurrence.

- Develop and refine novel failure analysis techniques and methodologies to enhance diagnostic capabilities and improve cycle times.

Required Qualifications

- A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related discipline is required; a Master's degree is highly preferred.

- A minimum of 5 years of direct, hands-on experience in an electronics failure analysis role, preferably within the semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, or high-reliability consumer electronics sectors.

- A strong foundational knowledge of semiconductor physics, modern device operation, and integrated circuit (IC) fabrication processes.

- Demonstrated expertise in advanced electronics troubleshooting, from the system-level down to the component and die level.

- Hands-on, practical experience with a suite of failure analysis laboratory equipment is *essential*; this includes SEM/EDX, FIB, X-Ray, and various electrical probing stations.

- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical mindset, with an innate curiosity to unravel complex technical puzzles and determine the *true* root cause.

- Superior technical writing skills, with the proven ability to convey intricate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.