Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, where you'll solve real-world power electronics challenges. Collaborate with global teams and ensure product excellence, leveraging your expertise in failure analysis and customer engagement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation within the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in failure analysis for power electronics.
• Experience working directly with customers to resolve product quality issues.
• Ability to interpret complex schematics and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot AC/DC switching power supply modules.
• Perform in-depth fault isolation and defect analysis.
• Prepare detailed technical reports for global customers.

Skills

Fluent communication skills in English and Mandarin

Expertise in failure analysis

Hands-on knowledge of switch-mode power supply applications

Education

Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Masters' degree (MSEE)

Tools

Power semiconductors

Analog/mixed-signal ICs

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Drive Innovation in Power Electronics. Solve Complex Challenges. Shape the Future. Make an Impact!

Are you fueled by the thrill of uncovering technical mysteries and solving real-world automotive challenges? Do you thrive on fault isolation, deep analysis, and customer collaboration? If so, join our client's dynamic team as a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, where your expertise will help redefine quality assurance and keep cutting-edge products at peak performance.

Your Role:

As a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, you'll play a critical role in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and optimizing power electronics performance. You'll collaborate with global teams, engage directly with customers, and ensure industry-leading reliability and product excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze and troubleshoot AC/DC switching power supply modules using advanced technology
• Perform in-depth fault isolation and defect analysis to pinpoint root causes in power ICs
• Prepare and deliver detailed technical reports tailored for global customers
• Engage directly with customers, including on-site visits, to resolve quality concerns
• Support teams across China and Taiwan, ensuring global customer satisfaction
• Communicate findings effectively, both verbally and in writing, with precision and clarity

What You Bring:

• Fluent communication skills in English and Mandarin both spoken and written
• Proven expertise in failure analysis for power semiconductors, analog/mixed-signal ICs
• Hands-on knowledge of switch-mode power supply applications
• Experience working directly with customers to resolve product quality issues
• Ability to interpret complex schematics and layouts at the system and chip levels
• Bonus: Experience in automotive failure analysis or customer-facing quality assurance

Your Background:

Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience

Masters' degree (MSEE) with 3+ years hands-on experience

Why Join Our Client?

You won't just analyze problems you'll drive innovation and shape the future of power electronics. You'll work alongside visionary engineers, tackle real-world automotive challenges, and make a direct impact on next- technology.

Ready to power up your career? Let's talk apply today!