Senior Technician, Failure Analysis

Allegro MicroSystems; Philippines; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegro MicroSystems seeks a Failure Analysis Technician to join our specialized laboratory team. You will perform comprehensive physical and electrical failure analysis on reliability qualification devices, using cutting-edge tools to isolate root causes and drive improvements.

The role emphasizes structured investigations, documentation, and collaboration to ensure product reliability and process optimization across automotive and industrial standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a technical program in Electronics Technology, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor Failure Analysis or analytical materials lab.
• Ability to document findings and maintain lab records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured failure investigations on materials and devices to identify root causes.
• Perform advanced FA techniques including NDT, optical/SEM/EDX, X-ray, SAM, FTIR
• Prepare and present data-driven FA reports with micrographs and recommendations.
• Review results for accuracy and escalate for deeper analysis when needed.
• Maintain lab SOPs, inventories, and ensure EHS compliance.

Skills

Failure Analysis

Technical Reporting

Safety & Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Electronics Technology

Chemical Technology

Materials Science

Tools

Optical Microscope

SEM/EDX

X-ray

SAM

FTIR

Job description

The Allegro team is united by a clear purpose - advancing technologies that make the world safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business - from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

At Allegro MicroSystems, we are committed to Innovation with Purpose, delivering high-performance sensing and power semiconductor solutions that drive a safer, more sustainable, and autonomous world. Ensuring our devices meet rigorous automotive and industrial standards requires world-class analytical precision. As a Failure Analysis (FA) Technician, you will join our specialized laboratory team to perform comprehensive physical and electrical failure analysis on products originating from reliability qualifications. You will utilize cutting‑edge analytical tools to isolate root causes, providing critical technical findings that drive process improvements, enhance yield, and uphold product reliability.

What You Will Do

• Comprehensive Failure Analysis: Conduct structured failure investigations on materials and semiconductor devices from Reliability Qualifications to identify root causes and support continuous product/process optimization.
• Advanced Laboratory Testing & Diagnostics: Perform a wide array of specialized FA techniques, including:Non-Destructive Testing: 2D and 3D/CT X-ray analysis, and Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM).Optical & Electron Microscopy: Low- and high-power optical inspections, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) for microstructural examination, and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) for elemental composition.Sample Preparation & De-processing: Physical micro-sectioning, as well as laser, chemical, and mechanical decapsulation.Spectroscopy & Imaging: Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy for chemical compound identification, and digital photomicrography to document observations.
• Historical Evaluation & Technical Reporting: Review device manufacturing and test history across prior process steps. Generate clear, data-driven FA reports outlining analytical findings, micrographs, and process improvement recommendations.
• Result Review & Escalation: Conduct critical evaluations of analytical results; escalated to deeper-level analysis when initial findings are inconclusive, and review/verify data packages prior to external release (T2 level).
• Lab Operations & Compliance: Assist in evaluating and updating lab standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuals, and specifications. Maintain chemical inventories and laboratory supplies, ensure strict compliance with EHS guidelines, uphold 5S housekeeping standards, and preserve complete records for audit traceability.

What You Will Bring

• Educational Foundation: Graduate of a technical program in Electronics Technology, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Laboratory Experience: Hands‑on experience working in a semiconductor Failure Analysis or analytical materials laboratory.
• Analytical Tool Proficiency: Practical familiarity with sample preparation techniques (decapsulation, cross-sectioning) and diagnostic equipment (optical microscopes, SEM/EDX, X-ray, SAM, FTIR).
• Technical Reporting & Detail Focus: Strong ability to document technical findings accurately, organize digital imaging data, and maintain disciplined laboratory records.
• Safety & Team Orientation: A strong commitment to laboratory safety, chemical handling protocols, and collaborative teamwork to achieve departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Why Allegro

Join Allegro and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

We foster a culture of Real Innovation, empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting-edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

Your work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real-world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology.

You’ll experience Real Connection, collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose.