Failure Analysis Engineer – Semiconductors & DPA Lab Expert

Spirit Electronics, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Electronics, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to analyze microelectronics, PCBA assemblies, and EEE components in a dynamic FA lab. You will work with Technical Sales to quote work and establish timelines, while maintaining lab readiness and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with failure analysis, DPA, and SEM/EDS techniques, and collaboration with Quality to meet AS9100/ISO9001 certifications. US export rules apply.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in semiconductor device analysis, failure analysis or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics engineering or related field.
• Advanced degrees or technical certifications are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis, device analysis, teardown, reverse engineering, DPA testing, and analysis of semiconductors and devices.
• Extensive experience with MIL-STD for EEE and semiconductor components, especially DPA MIL-STD-1580.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of safety practices including ESD and FOD controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for Technical Sales for RFQ, quoting, deliverables and cycle time.
• Perform hands-on operations for C-SAM, X-Ray, decapsulation, cross-sectioning, SEM, EDS, DPA and sample prep.
• Manage lab resources for high utilization and timely completion of work orders.
• Track and expedite lab work orders to meet customer schedules.
• Analyze test results and provide conclusions and follow-up actions.
• Prepare presentations, reports and data packs for completed analyses.
• Coordinate with Quality to ensure SOPs meet AS9100/ISO9001 and pass audits.
• Conduct FA lab tours and promote Spirit’s FA capabilities.
• Maintain lab equipment with preventive maintenance and calibration schedules.

Skills

Failure analysis

Semiconductor analysis

Lab work

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

C-SAM

X-Ray

Decapsulation

Cross-sectioning

SEM

EDS

DPA testing

Job description

Spirit Electronics, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to analyze microelectronics, PCBA assemblies, and EEE components in a dynamic FA lab. You will work with Technical Sales to quote work and establish timelines, while maintaining lab readiness and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with failure analysis, DPA, and SEM/EDS techniques, and collaboration with Quality to meet AS9100/ISO9001 certifications. US export rules apply.