Failure Analysis Engineer, Singapore

Apple Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Singapore invites you to join our Failure Analysis team to perform comprehensive FA during the development NPI process, using advanced FA tools to uncover failure mechanisms in cutting-edge devices. You will work with the team to ensure reliability and drive innovation across products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional groups to identify root causes, run simulations, and develop robust solutions while supporting multiple projects in a fast, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in Materials, Chemistry or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience in electrical fault isolation or 3+ years’ experience in physical FA using X-ray/SEM/FIB/X-section.
• Experience with surface morphology tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Failure Analysis during the NPI process.
• Perform hands-on FA using advanced FA tools and methodologies to identify failure mechanisms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for root-cause analysis, simulations and solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Materials/Chemistry/Electrical Engineering

Tools

X-ray/SEM/FIB

Job description

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: 3+ years’ experience in electrical fault isolation OR 3+ 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. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug‑free workplace.

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