Failure Analysis Engineer

APPLE SOUTH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks an experienced professional for a Failure Analysis role. This position involves providing comprehensive analysis during the NPI process, utilizing advanced tools for hands-on work. Candidates must have a degree in Materials, Chemistry, or Electrical Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and a passion for technology are essential. Join this dynamic team to innovate and improve product reliability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in electrical fault isolation or physical FA.
• Strong command of failure analysis methods.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Failure Analysis during NPI process.
• Perform hands-on FA work using advanced FA tools.
• Work with functional teams for root cause identification.

Skills

Failure analysis methods

Electrical fault isolation

Hands-on FA work

Strong written and verbal communications

Education

Degree/Master in Materials/Chemistry/Electrical Engineering

Tools

X-ray

SEM

FIB

Surface morphology tools

Job description

Summary

Image what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just build products – they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It is the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry leading environmental efforts. Join our dynamic Failure Analysis team. Here, you’ll discover a fantastic opportunity to work with world-class FA tools and technologies, uncover insights that shape extraordinary products, and drive solutions that set new industry standards. Failure Analysis at Apple is not just about solving problems—it’s about enabling innovation, improving reliability, and helping us leave the world better than we found it. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?

Description

Provide comprehensive Failure Analysis during development NPI process. Perform hands-on FA work using advanced FA tools and methodologies to uncover failure mechanisms. Work with various functional teams for root cause identification, simulation and solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree/Master holder in Materials/Chemistry/Electrical Engineering
• Possess a strong command of failure analysis methods and in any of the corresponding field experience: 15+ years’ experience in electrical fault isolation OR 15+ years’ experience in physical FA using X-ray/SEM/FIB/X-sect OR Experience in surface morphology tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IC assembly packaging design, process and testing
• Passionate in photography, keen in camera technology
• Ability to work independently, yet also be a strong team-player who thrives in dynamic and ever-changing work environments.
• Strong solution-focused work ethic with a high degree of flexibility supporting multiple projects of varying complexity and priority.
• Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communications skills
• Auger experience is a plus
• Nano-indenter experience is a plus
• Process FA experience in semiconductors or optical devices is a plus

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.