Senior Engineer — Electrical Failure Analysis

Eurofins | EAG Laboratories; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401k Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

Job summary

Eurofins EAG Laboratories in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead hands-on investigations of electronic components, packages, and systems within the lab. The role emphasizes owning electrical failure analysis from problem definition through root cause and client recommendations.

This position suits someone who enjoys deep technical debugging, operates lab tools independently, and can translate complex data into clear, actionable conclusions for clients and teams alike.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on failure analysis experience in semiconductor or electronics environment.
• Demonstrated experience with multiple FA techniques and tools, such as electrical characterization and fault isolation.
• Working knowledge of device physics, IC layout, and semiconductor processes.
• Ability to work onsite daily and manage multiple active analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on failure analysis on semiconductor devices and electronic components.
• Design and execute analytical plans to determine root cause of electrical/mechanical failures.
• Interpret results from X-ray, SEM/EDS, FA isolation techniques, and electrical characterization tools.
• Review and approve lab data and technical reports for clients.
• Communicate findings clearly to internal teams and external clients.
• Identify process improvements to increase lab throughput and reduce repeat failures.
• Collaborate with lab staff to manage workflow, quality, and priorities.

Skills

Electrical characterization

Fault isolation

Deprocessing

Lab debugging

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SEM/EDS

X-ray

FIB/PFIB

Job description

Eurofins EAG Laboratories in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead hands-on investigations of electronic components, packages, and systems within the lab. The role emphasizes owning electrical failure analysis from problem definition through root cause and client recommendations.

This position suits someone who enjoys deep technical debugging, operates lab tools independently, and can translate complex data into clear, actionable conclusions for clients and teams alike.