Hardware Test Technician — Failure Analysis & Reliability

Headway Technologies; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Headway Technologies in Milpitas, CA, seeks a Hardware Test Technician to perform failure analysis and head/media reliability testing under the Sr. Manager Test Engineering. The role requires AFM/SEM/Raman/EDX analysis and hands-on component testing in a lab setting.

Responsibilities include designing HDI tests, presenting results, and collaborating with other groups while maintaining safety and quality standards on a Monday–Friday schedule in a class 100 fab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Two years of hands-on experience working in component and reliability testing.
• Knowledge and experience using AFM and SEM characterization techniques.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs failure analysis and material characterization using AFM, Raman, Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDX).
• Designs and conducts component HDI testing, analyzes results, and presents findings.
• Evaluates head and media reliability performance under various environmental and operating conditions.
• Troubleshoots issues and coordinates the repair of equipment/tools as needed.
• Collaborates with other groups or departments on projects or programs.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Failure analysis

Component testing

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Safety policies

Education

Associates degree

Tools

AFM

SEM

Raman

EDX

Hysitron

Microsoft Office

Job description

Headway Technologies in Milpitas, CA, seeks a Hardware Test Technician to perform failure analysis and head/media reliability testing under the Sr. Manager Test Engineering. The role requires AFM/SEM/Raman/EDX analysis and hands-on component testing in a lab setting.

Responsibilities include designing HDI tests, presenting results, and collaborating with other groups while maintaining safety and quality standards on a Monday–Friday schedule in a class 100 fab environment.