Failure Analysis Technician

Advanced Energy; Carmen; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Failure Analysis (FA) Technician to deliver high-quality failure analysis on power supply units and components. The role supports productivity, yield, quality and cost targets by providing timely, accurate FA results and detailed documentation.

The FA Technician reports to the Failure Analysis Supervisor/Engineer and will perform troubleshooting to identify root causes, manage scrap and OTD, and ensure compliance with internal procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical graduate in electronics, electrical, electro-mechanical or related field.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuits, components and troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment (DMM, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis and troubleshooting on units and components.
• Ensure FA work is completed within timelines (e.g., 20 days).
• Scrap and On-Time Delivery (OTD) management to meet targets.
• Adhere to 6S, EMS and EICC requirements and maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Document FA results and maintain traceable records.
• Provide actionable FA insights for process improvement.

Skills

Electronic circuits & components

Troubleshooting techniques

Test equipment usage

Education

Vocational/Technical electronics

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscopes

LCR meters

Job description

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The Failure Analysis (FA) Technician is responsible for delivering high-quality failure analysis of power supply units and their components. This role ensures timely, accurate, and reliable FA results, which the factory team uses to drive improvement and containment actions. By supporting productivity, yield, quality, and cost targets, the FA Technician contributes significantly to overall operational performance. This position will report to Failure Analysis Supervisor / Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting
• Conduct failure analysis on units and components submitted for FA, ensuring all are processed within the allowable timeline (e.g., not exceeding 20 days in the FA area).
• Perform troubleshooting to identify root causes and deplete units for analysis, meeting the target output per model.
• Scrap and On-Time Delivery (OTD) Management
• Minimize FA-related causal issues and maintain compliance with established scrap and OTD targets.
• Compliance and System Conformity
• Follow internal procedures and standards, including 6S, Environmental Management System (EMS), and Electronics Industry Code of Conduct (EICC).
• Always complies on Quality and Safety standards.
• Reporting and Documentation
• Accurately document FA results and maintain complete, detailed records for reporting and traceability.
• Continuous Improvement
• Provide actionable insights from FA findings to support factory-wide improvement and optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical course graduate preferably Electronics, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical or a related field
• With at least 2 years' experience in manufacturing FA from manufacturing/electronics/semiconductor companies.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuits, components, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as Digital Multimeters (DMM), Oscilloscopes, LCR meters, and other diagnostic instruments.

Compensation

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, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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