Lead Engineer - Failure Analysis

Advanced Energy; George Town; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions provider in Penang is seeking an Advanced Failure Analysis Engineer. This role focuses on analyzing RF and power systems to resolve product failures, enhance product reliability, and support design improvements. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in failure analysis and solid knowledge of RF components and power electronics. Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are offered, including extensive health coverage and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off starting at 15 days

98 days of paid maternity leave

7 days of paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in failure analysis, RF design, and power system design.
• Strong understanding of RF components, power electronics, and PCB design principles.
• Familiarity with reliability testing standards and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth failure analysis of RF and power systems to determine root causes.
• Collaborate with design teams for potential failure risks and reliability concerns.
• Develop and execute test plans for RF and power systems to replicate failure modes.

Skills

RF design

Power system design

PCB design

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscope

Network Analyzer

FA tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Advanced Failure Analysis Engineer will leverage his/ her expertise in RF and power systems to analyze and resolve product failures, support design improvements, develop repair diagnostic solution and enhance product reliability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Failure Analysis:

   Conduct in-depth failure analysis of RF and power systems, circuits, and components to determine root causes of product malfunctions.

   Perform physical, electrical, and thermal analyses using advanced tools and techniques.

2. Design Review and Improvement:

   Collaborate with design teams to review RF and power circuit designs for potential failure risks and reliability concerns.

   Propose design enhancements to improve robustness and performance.

3. Testing and Validation:

   Develop and execute test plans for RF and power systems to replicate and identify failure modes.

   Use specialized equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers to validate design parameters.

4. Documentation and Reporting:

   Prepare detailed failure analysis reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.

   Maintain comprehensive documentation of testing procedures, results, and recommendations.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration:

   Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and reliability teams to address production and field issues.

   Provide technical guidance to support customer issue resolution.

6. Technology, Process and Diagnostic Developmen t:

   Stay updated on advancements in RF and power technologies and recommend their integration into products.

   Improve FA methodologies and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in failure analysis, RF design, and power system design.

• Strong understanding of RF components (amplifiers, filters, mixers, etc.), power electronics (converters, inverters, etc.), and PCB design principles.

• Familiarity with reliability testing standards and methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of PCB design, manufacturing, and repair diagnostic tools.

• Experience with JTAG, UART, I2C, SPI, Processor Based Fast Programming, Processor Based Fast Testing.

• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzer, DMM, and signal generators.

• Proficiency in using simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, SPICE) and FA tools (e.g., SEM, X-ray, TDR).

• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with thermal and electromagnetic interference (EMI) analysis.

• Knowledge of advanced materials used in RF and power systems.

• Experience with DFT, DFM and DFx (Design for Test, Manufacturability, etc.).

• Knowledge of industry standards and certification processes.

• Familiarity with CAD tools and schematic/layout review.

Benefits

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia, we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.