Senior Engineer Failure Analysis

Infineon Technologies AG; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 77,100 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Job summary

Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. in Leominster, MA seeks a seasoned Failure Analysis lead to guide analysis of failed components and drive corrective actions.

You will oversee testing, electrical analysis and mechanical deconstruction, interfacing with internal and external customers to deliver results. The role requires a BS degree in a related field (EE preferred), 7+ years in high-tech environments and 4+ years in automotive, medical or aerospace electronics, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in a related field; EE is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 7 years leading in a high-tech company; 4+ years in automotive, medical or aerospace electronics.
• Excellent communication, organization and ability to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuits, PCBs and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and interpret failure analysis equipment and techniques (SEM, EDX, Photoemission, FIB, etc.).
• Understand microcircuit device layouts and circuit technology for FA submissions.
• Monitor FRACA/IFact system to schedule workload and define analysis steps.
• Test and diagnose products; perform electrical and mechanical diagnostics.
• Interface with factory to provide guidance on failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Create reports, analyze trends, and contribute to FRACA/IFact data entries.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Familiar with the use of failure analysis equipment and techniques i.e. SEM, EDX, Photoemission, FIB, Thermal Imaging, Auger Analysis, CSAM, Plasma Etching, Curve Tracer and other advanced techniques used in failure analysis
• Able to understand microcircuit device layout and circuit technology for the devices submitted for FA
• Monitor FRACA/IFact system to initiate and schedule workload of failure analysis. Define course of analysis for failed components to identify failure mode using non‑destructive and destructive techniques
• Duties include testing and diagnosing products, electrical analysis, mechanical deconstruction utilizing cutting, polishing, and etching equipment
• Interface with factory and offer advice/guidance on technical matters relating to failure analysis of product
• Initiate Corrective and Preventative Action through the company concerning product deficiencies
• Create customized reports, compile trend analysis, prepare presentation materials, conduct meetings, and inputs into FRACA/IFact system as required

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Minimum BS degree in a related field. EE is preferred, but not required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading in a high‑tech company. Minimum of 4 years of experience in automotive, medical or aerospace electronics
• Must have excellent skills in communication, organization and work independently under direction.
• Possess good planning, analysis, investigative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuits, components, PCBs and manufacturing processes
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers and/or suppliers
• Expert knowledge in many aspects of the physics of failure of PCBs, and/or electronic components.
• Familiarity with Military Electronics Standards, such as MIL‑PRF‑38534 or MIL‑PRF‑19500

Benefits

In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

Location: Leominster, MA

Salary range: $77,100.00 – $106,000.00 per year

Infineon Technologies Americas Corp., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references and successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on‑boarding documents.

In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon’s ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon’s sole discretion.