Senior FA Engineer – Opto-Mechanical Displays & Modules

Google Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's XR display group seeks a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer to lead end-to-end analysis of opto-mechanical module failures, including microLED displays and LEAs. You will apply advanced FA techniques and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities include diagnosing NPI and production issues, standardizing workflows, and delivering actionable RCA reports to engineering teams. Strong background in FA tools and ESD/wire-bond issues is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in a failure analysis role for displays or semiconductor modules.
• Experience with FA tools and electrical fault isolation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end FA investigations for next-generation LEAs, including microLED displays and sub-components.
• Analyze and diagnose failures from NPI, reliability testing, production excursions, and field returns.
• Perform lab analysis using advanced techniques: electrical testing, optics, firmware debugging, SEM/EDX, FIB, TEM, X-ray/CT, SAM, micro-probing, cross-sectioning.
• Define and standardize FA workflows, fault isolation procedures, and Turnaround Time metrics.
• Pinpoint underlying failure mechanisms and collaborate with design, process, and quality teams for corrective actions.

Skills

Failure analysis

FA tools experience

Optoelectronic modules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/related field

Master/PhD preferred

Tools

SEM/EDX

FIB

X-ray

Cross-section/polishing

Optical microscopy

Electrical fault isolation equipment

Job description

Google's XR display group seeks a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer to lead end-to-end analysis of opto-mechanical module failures, including microLED displays and LEAs. You will apply advanced FA techniques and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities include diagnosing NPI and production issues, standardizing workflows, and delivering actionable RCA reports to engineering teams. Strong background in FA tools and ESD/wire-bond issues is required.