Senior Failure Analysis Engineer - Semiconductors & DPA Lab

Spirit Electronics; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Electronics in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Failure Analysis (FA) Engineer to analyze microelectronics, semiconductors, EEE components, and PCBAs in our FA/DPA lab. You will work with Technical Sales to quote timelines and coordinate lab work to meet schedules.

You will manage resources, prepare reports, and ensure quality standards are met while collaborating with Quality to pass audits and maintain AS9100/ISO9001 compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in semiconductor/device analysis or failure analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering; advanced degrees/ Certifications are a plus
• Experience with MIL-STD for EEE/semiconductor components, especially MIL-STD-1580
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• US citizen, permanent resident, or protected status required per US export laws

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for Technical Sales for RFQ, quoting, deliverables, and cycle time requirements
• Execute hands-on operations for C-SAM, X-Ray, decapsulation, cross-sectioning, SEM, EDS, microscopic inspection, and DPA services
• Manage lab resources to ensure high utilization and timely completion of work orders
• Track, report, and expedite lab work orders to meet customer schedules
• Analyze test results to provide conclusions and follow-up actions
• Create presentations, reports, and data packs for lab work orders
• Coordinate with Quality to update SOPs and pass AS9100/ISO9001 audits
• Conduct FA lab tours and showcase Spirit’s FA capabilities
• Maintain lab equipment with preventive maintenance and calibration schedules

Skills

Semiconductor analysis

Failure analysis

DPA testing

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics engineering

Tools

C-SAM

X-Ray

Decapsulation

Cross-sectioning

SEM

EDS

DPA testing

Job description

Spirit Electronics in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Failure Analysis (FA) Engineer to analyze microelectronics, semiconductors, EEE components, and PCBAs in our FA/DPA lab. You will work with Technical Sales to quote timelines and coordinate lab work to meet schedules.

You will manage resources, prepare reports, and ensure quality standards are met while collaborating with Quality to pass audits and maintain AS9100/ISO9001 compliance.