Failure Analysis Technician – Semiconductors

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Newbury (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Incentive plan and stock

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Failure Analysis Engineering Technician to support activities in the Newbury Park Failure Analysis Lab.

You will work with stakeholders to perform requested analyses using diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, and layouts. Responsibilities include visual and IR inspection, X-ray/CSAM/3D profiling, IV tracing, rework, decapsulation, die extraction, and effective lab maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or science and 6+ years relevant experience.
• Understanding of semiconductor packaging and process.
• Experience in a semiconductor failure analysis lab including decapsulation, delayering, and soldering.
• Experience with electrical test equipment (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscope, probe station).
• Manual dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to work with small ICs.
• Ability to prioritize and work with teams and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform external visual inspection.
• Conduct IR inspection.
• X-ray inspection of packaged components and assemblies.
• Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (C-SAM) of components.
• 3D surface profiling of die and packaged components.
• IV curve tracing of package components.
• Re-balling, soldering/desoldering, and re-work of packaged components and electronic assemblies.
• De-capsulation and die extraction.
• Mechanical cross section, ion milling, and SEM imaging with high resolution.
• Develop destructive analysis techniques for new packaging technologies.
• Maintain 5S lab organization and inventory management.
• Train new hires and junior technicians as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

6+ years experience

Semiconductor packaging

Decapsulation

Delayering

Soldering

Electrical test equipment

Manual dexterity

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in engineering or science

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Failure Analysis Engineering Technician to support activities in the Newbury Park Failure Analysis Lab.

You will work with stakeholders to perform requested analyses using diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, and layouts. Responsibilities include visual and IR inspection, X-ray/CSAM/3D profiling, IV tracing, rework, decapsulation, die extraction, and effective lab maintenance.