Staff Failure Analysis Engineer

Power Integrations, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Silicon Level Failure Analysis Engineer to tackle complex device-level failures in power ICs. This role will involve performing detailed fault isolation and defect characterization, ensuring that you communicate findings effectively to both internal teams and external customers. With a focus on continuous improvement, your insights will drive enhancements in product design and process technology. If you're passionate about semiconductor technology and have a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will shine and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in failure analysis of power semiconductors and IC devices.
• Hands-on experience with various fault isolation techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault isolation and defect analysis on power ICs.
• Provide technical reports and corrective actions to customers.

Skills

Failure Analysis

Electrical Fault Isolation

Defect Characterization

Technical Reporting

Customer Communication

Mandarin Language Skills

Analog Circuits Knowledge

Digital Circuits Knowledge

Education

BS in Electronic Engineering

MSEE

Tools

ATE

Curve Trace

Nano/Micro-Probing

OBIRCH/EMMI Microscopy

Liquid Crystal

CSAM

XRAY

FIB

SEM/EDX

Manual Cross-Sectioning

Job description

Job Description:

The Staff Silicon Level Failure Analysis Engineer will perform device level failure analysis to support RMA and customer issues.

Responsibilities:

1. Performing fault isolation and defect analysis/characterization on power IC’s to identify root causes of product failures in power supply applications and/or in production test.
2. Provide comprehensive technical reports to customers on findings from product failure investigations.
3. Provide corrective actions to internal and external customers based on the results of the analysis.
4. Responsibility will also include effective verbal and written communication of results, which will be used to drive improvements in product design, process technology, and applications. Such communication will require, but not be limited to, writing cogent and convincing technical reports suitable for external customers.
5. Communicate with customers as necessary to address customer’s questions and concerns about failure analysis results.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 12 years of experience in failure analysis of power semiconductors, analog, and/or mixed signal IC devices.
2. Hands-on experience in failure analysis, and electrical fault isolation and defect characterization tools and techniques such as the following: ATE, curve trace, nano/micro-probing, OBIRCH/EMMI microscopy, liquid crystal, CSAM, XRAY, FIB, SEM/EDX and manual cross-sectioning and deprocessing techniques using both parallel-polishing and wet chemical etch techniques.
3. In-depth understanding of both digital and analog circuits, device physics and IC fabrication processes.
4. Ability to interpret IC ATE test data log is required. Ability to interpret system level schematics, the IC level schematics, and IC layout of CMOS and bipolar devices is required.
5. Verbal and reading skills in Mandarin is required.
6. Excellent English speaking, reading and technical writing skill is required.
7. Candidates with direct experience in customer interface on resolution of customer quality problems will be given special consideration.
8. Candidates with background and experience in automotive failure analysis/customer communication will be given special consideration.

Education:

BS in Electronic Engineering or equivalent discipline is required. A candidate with MSEE will be given preference.