Senior Staff Failure Analysis Engineer

Renesas; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas in Palm Bay, Florida is seeking a Senior Staff Failure Analysis Engineer to lead failure analysis activities for Power Management devices. You will analyze a variety of semiconductor products, interpret schematics, and report findings to cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes initiative, rapid learning, and clear communication within a fast‑paced engineering environment. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of FA experience, a EE degree, and hands‑on skills with disassembly, bench

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of semiconductor device failure analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Failure analysis experience with Power Management products.
• Experience with electrical isolation and physical failure analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of diodes and transistors work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on a variety of semiconductor products.
• Apply failure analysis methods to power management devices.
• Interpret electrical schematics and layouts to identify failure mechanisms.

Skills

Power management FA

Failure analysis

Electrical schematics

Bench testing

Education

BSc/MSc EE

Tools

Curve tracer

X-ray

SAM

Photon Emission Microscopy

OBIRCh

Thermal emission

Job description

Our Failure Analysis Team is looking for a Senior StaffFailure Analysis Engineer in our Palm Bay, Florida office with failure analysis experience in Power Management to help the growing demand and support for power requirement with Artificial Intelligence. We are seeking an enthusiastic, initiative-taking, fast-learning individual who will focus on analyzing and reporting on a variety of semiconductor products.

A successful candidate would have knowledge or experience in the following:

• An understanding of Semiconductor fabrication and packaging.
• Package and non-destructive techniques: Curve tracer, X-ray, SAM
• Images based isolation techniques: Photon Emission Microscopy, OBIRCh, Thermal emission.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layouts.
• Use of bench equipment to power up and characterize fault symptoms.
• Deprocessing techniques: Wet chemistry, polishing, plasma.

Qualifications

• 8-10years’ experience in semiconductor device failure analysis and/or equivalent
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering
• Failure analysis experience with Power Management products
• Experience with electrical isolation and physical failure analysis techniques
• Strong understanding of diodes and transistors work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be an initiative-taking team player who is able to take direction, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and communicate effectively.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement .

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.