Engineer - Failure Analysis

Aptiv PLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv PLC is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer / Senior Engineer in Singapore to lead automotive electronics failure analyses and strengthen lab capabilities. You will develop FA strategies, conduct advanced analyses (SEM, EDX, FTIR, CT, SAM, confocal microscopy), and collaborate with global teams to deliver robust results.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience in a lab environment, reporting to the Quality Manager/Director in the Quality department.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Material science / Master or Bachelor Degree in Electronics/Mechanical/Physics/Material Science.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in a semiconductor or automotive electronics manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in application of Failure analysis tools / methodologies
• Experience in handling Failure Analysis Lab.
• Good interpersonal, leadership, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform analyses of automotive electronics products.
• Develop strategies and implement adequate methods in the Lab for Failure Analyses and Tear down
• Standardize FA techniques to faster analysis.
• Synergize FA activities by working with local and global teams as needed
• Lead FA technicians on Elemental & Metallurgical Analyses (SEM, EDX, FTIR, Micro cross section etc.), Non-Destructive Analyses (CT Scan, SAM, Laser Confocal Microscope etc.), Thermal Analyses (DSE, TGA), Physical & Mechanical Analyses (Hardness, Texture, Contact Angle, CMM, Smart scope, Tensile tester etc.)
• Improve FA lab capabilities in 4M aspects
• Participate and demonstrate Failure Analysis capabilities to customers

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science

Master/Bachelor in Electronics/Mechanical/Physics/Materials Science

Tools

Failure analysis tools

Job description

Aptiv offers the unique opportunity to transform the future of mobility and to be a global leader in an industry that’s changing the world. To us, nothing is impossible when you have the people with the passion to make anything possible.

Job Position: Failure Analysis Engineer / Senior Engineer

Department: Quality

Primary Job Purpose:

• Lead and perform Analyses of automotive electronics products.
• Develop strategies and implement adequate methods in the Lab for Failure Analyses and Tear down
• Standardize FA techniques to faster analysis.
• Synergize FA activities by working with local and global teams as needed
• Lead FA technicians on Elemental & Metallurgical Analyses (SEM< EDX, FTIR, Micro cross section etc.), Non-Destructive Analyses (CT Scan, SAM, Laser Confocal Microscope etc.), Thermal Analyses (DSE, TGA), Physical & Mechanical Analyses (Hardness, Texture, Contact Angle, CMM, Smart scope, Tensile tester etc.)
• Improve FA lab capabilities in 4M aspects
• Participate and demonstrate Failure Analysis capabilities to customers

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Material science / Master or Bachelor Degree in Electronics/Mechanical/Physics/Material Science.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in a semiconductor or automotive electronics manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in application of Failure analysis tools / methodologies
• Experience in handling Failure Analysis Lab.
• Good interpersonal, leadership, analytical and communication skills.

Reports To: Manager / Director

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