Reliability Engineer-Full Time Only

Programmers.io; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Failure Analysis Engineer to join its reliability lab and drive electrical/functional testing for NV products and server systems.

You will perform PFA and advanced techniques, develop automation scripts, and document root causes with clear reports. The role requires hands-on lab work, strong problem‑solving abilities, and independent task ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of electronics reliability concepts and failure mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques including PFA, CSAM, and X-ray inspection.
• Familiarity with electronic testing, reliability validation, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Comfortable working with Windows, Linux, CentOS.
• Basic programming/scripting knowledge for test automation.
• Experience with lab instruments (Oscilloscopes, multimeters, curve tracers, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools for data analysis and reporting.
• 2+ years of experience in electronics industry or lab environment involving electrical/functional testing and failure analysis.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and drive tasks to closure.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to take on technical challenges.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Board Level Reliability lab environment and set up functional test hardware and software for various NV products, including large server systems, and perform functional validation for GPU/Tegra products.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automated test programs.
• Set up and operate probing systems to perform electrical functional tests.
• Perform mechanical and electrical testing along with Physical Failure Analysis (PFA) to identify failure mechanisms.
• Conduct advanced failure analysis using techniques such as CSAM (C-Scan Acoustic Microscopy) and X-ray imaging to detect internal defects, delamination, voids, and structural issues.
• Analyze failure data, correlate test results, and generate detailed reports with clear root cause findings.
• Maintain, debug, and continuously improve test setups and lab infrastructure.
• Assist in lab maintenance, calibration, and materials control.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Curve tracers

X-ray inspection tools

CSAM equipment

Job description

• Work in the Board Level Reliability lab environment and set up functional test hardware and software for various NV products, including large server systems, and perform functional validation for GPU/Tegra products.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automated test programs.
• Set up and operate probing systems to perform electrical functional tests.
• Perform mechanical and electrical testing along with Physical Failure Analysis (PFA) to identify failure mechanisms.
• Conduct advanced failure analysis using techniques such as CSAM (C-Scan Acoustic Microscopy) and X-ray imaging to detect internal defects, delamination, voids, and structural issues.
• Analyze failure data, correlate test results, and generate detailed reports with clear root cause findings.
• Maintain, debug, and continuously improve test setups and lab infrastructure.
• Assist in lab maintenance, calibration, and materials control.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of electronics reliability concepts and failure mechanisms.
• Hands‑on experience with failure analysis techniques including PFA, CSAM, and X‑ray inspection.
• Familiarity with electronic testing, reliability validation, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Comfortable working with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, CentOS).
• Basic programming/scripting knowledge for test automation.
• Experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, curve tracers, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools for data analysis and reporting.
• 2+ years of experience in electronics industry or lab environment involving electrical/functional testing and failure analysis.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and drive tasks to closure.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and willing to take on technical challenges.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.