Principal Failure Analysis Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation seeks a Principal Failure Analysis Engineer in Palm Bay, Florida. The role involves analyzing semiconductor products and applying various failure analysis techniques.

The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of experience in semiconductor device failure analysis and a degree in electrical engineering. Renesas offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years’ experience in semiconductor device failure analysis.
• Failure analysis experience with Power Management products.
• Strong understanding of diodes and transistors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on semiconductor products.
• Use bench equipment to characterize fault symptoms.
• Apply electrical isolation and physical failure analysis techniques.

Skills

Semiconductor fabrication

Non-destructive techniques

Electrical schematics interpretation

Deprocessing techniques

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Our Failure Analysis Team is looking for a Principal Failure Analysis Engineer in our Palm Bay, Florida office with failure analysis experience in Power Management to help the growing demand and support for power requirement with Artificial Intelligence. We are seeking an enthusiastic, initiative‑taking, fast‑learning individual who will focus on analyzing and reporting on a variety of semiconductor products.

Required Knowledge & Experience

• An understanding of Semiconductor fabrication and packaging.
• Package and non‑destructive techniques: Curve tracer, X‑ray, SAM
• Images based isolation techniques: Photon Emission Microscopy, OBIRCh, Thermal emission.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layouts.
• Use of bench equipment to power up and characterize fault symptoms.
• Deprocessing techniques: Wet chemistry, polishing, plasma.

Qualifications

• 10‑15 years’ experience in semiconductor device failure analysis and/or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Failure analysis experience with Power Management products.
• Experience with electrical isolation and physical failure analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of diodes and transistors work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be an initiative‑taking team player who is able to take direction, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and communicate effectively.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Benefits

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers’ evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people‑first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

EEO Statement

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Export Control Statement

Renesas Electronics deals with dual‑use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.