Lead Characterization & Failure Analysis Engineer

black.ai; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

black.ai is looking for a Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer in Milpitas, California. The role focuses on thermomechanical characterization and failure analysis of sub-assemblies and silicon dies, requiring deep mechanical and thermal engineering knowledge. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and over 10 years of experience in opto-mechanical assembly failure analysis. The base pay ranges from $165,000 to $200,000 USD, with higher rates for the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience applying engineering principles to debug complex failures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose failures using root cause analysis.
• Perform failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Process data using tools like Python and MATLAB.
• Manage projects under tight deadlines.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)

Python

MATLAB

JMP

Mechanical vibrations characterization

Thermography

Mechanical load testing

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Physics

Job description

black.ai is looking for a Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer in Milpitas, California. The role focuses on thermomechanical characterization and failure analysis of sub-assemblies and silicon dies, requiring deep mechanical and thermal engineering knowledge. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and over 10 years of experience in opto-mechanical assembly failure analysis. The base pay ranges from $165,000 to $200,000 USD, with higher rates for the Bay Area.