Failure Analysis Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp is a global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and materials technologies. In Sweden, we operate a full-scale indium phosphide wafer fabrication facility for fast optical chips that support AI infrastructure and global communications.

The Failure Analysis Engineer will conduct functional and physical analyses, develop test methods, and work with chip design, wafer fabrication, process engineering, quality and reliability teams to drive product

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline or Bachelor’s with significant experience.
• Experience in optoelectronic or semiconductor devices, fabrication, material analysis, or electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of test/measurement techniques for semiconductor or optoelectronic devices.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques for material analysis.
• Familiarity with semiconductor device physics and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and physical failure analysis of optoelectronic/semiconductor devices.
• Support product development through detailed device evaluation and investigation.
• Design, build and improve test setups with focus on failure analysis.
• Provide technical insights across product design and development.
• Support product optimisation during manufacturing.
• Produce clear, accurate technical reports and documentation.
• Identify and evaluate new failure analysis techniques and tools.
• Collaborate with on-site teams across chip design, fabrication, process, quality and reliability.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years relevant experience

Tools

Test & measurement equipment

Semiconductor fabrication equipment

Material analysis techniques

Job description

Job Description

Coherent Corp is the global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and materials technologies. Our innovations power semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, advanced communications, and precision industrial systems worldwide. With a global footprint and cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D, we’re shaping the future of high-tech industries.

In Sweden, our teams operate Sweden’s only full-scale indium phosphide wafer fabrication facility, where we design, manufacture, and test some of the world’s fastest optical chips under one roof, supporting AI infrastructure, data centres, and global communications networks worldwide.

The Role

We are seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to support the development, evaluation and optimisation of advanced optoelectronic devices, including semiconductor lasers, modulators and photodiodes.

In this role, you will conduct functional and physical failure analysis, contribute to the design of test methods and equipment, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams across chip design, wafer fabrication, process engineering, quality and reliability.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Conducting functional and physical failure analysis of optoelectronic and semiconductor devices.


• Supporting product development through detailed device evaluation and technical investigation.


• Designing, building and improving test setups with a particular focus on failure analysis.


• Contributing technical insights throughout the product design and development process.


• Supporting product optimisation during the manufacturing phase.


• Producing clear and accurate technical reports and documentation.


• Identifying and evaluating new techniques, tools and methodologies relevant to failure analysis.


• Working closely with on-site teams across chip design, wafer fabrication, process engineering, quality and reliability.


• Communicating findings clearly and supporting effective root-cause analysis and problem resolution.

About You

You have a strong technical background in semiconductor or optoelectronic devices and enjoy solving complex technical problems through structured analysis and experimentation.

You Will Also Have

• A Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.


• Experience in optoelectronic or semiconductor devices, semiconductor fabrication, material analysis or electrical engineering.


• Technical expertise in at least one of the following areas:
  
  
  • Test and measurement techniques for semiconductor or optoelectronic devices.
  
  
  • Analytical techniques for material analysis.
  
  
  • Semiconductor fabrication processes.
  
  


• A broad understanding of electronics, solid-state physics, material science or semiconductor devices.


• Fluent written and spoken English.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• The ability to take initiative and work independently.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to collaborate effectively across multiple technical disciplines.

Proficiency in Swedish would be advantageous.

Ensure adherence to the company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position:

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust


• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas


• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome


• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone


• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!