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Samtec

Failure Analysis Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$80K - $110K/yr

Samtec, Inc Samtec is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to join the Engineering Support Group (ESG) team based in Colorado Springs, CO. If your favorite part of engineering is rolling up your ...

Samtec

Failure Analysis Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$80K - $110K/yr

Descripcion Puesto en Samtec, Inc Samtec is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to join the Engineering Support Group (ESG) team based in Colorado Springs, CO. If your favorite part of engineering is ...

Flex

Failure Analysis Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Failure Analysis Engineer located in Salt Lake City, UT. In this role, the ...

Solidigm

Failure Analysis Engineer

Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site

$121K - $194K/yr

This Senior Failure Analysis Engineer will debug Solid State Drive (SSD) failures discovered during internal validation as well as field failures from our customers. They will need to work on variety ...

Apple

Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and especially motivated Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer! As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to work on ...

Power Integrations

Failure Analysis Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$76K - $121K/yr

Description Silicon level Failure Analysis Engineer will perform device level failure analysis to support RMA and customer issues. Responsibilities: • Performing fault isolation and defect analysis ...

SolarEdge

Failure Analysis Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

We are looking for a Failure Analysis Engineer who loves digging into tough hardware problems, building creative test setups, and turning complex failures into clear technical answers. This is not a ...

Apple

Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer

Austin, TX

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and especially motivated Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer! As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to work on ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance failure analysis engineer in the United States is $22.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Failure Analysis Engineer vs Failure Analysis Engineer?

AspectFreelance Failure Analysis EngineerFailure Analysis Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires engineering degree, certifications varyEngineering degree, often with specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteEmployed by companies, labs, or manufacturers, primarily on-site
Industry UsageFreelance consulting across multiple industriesIn-house or consulting roles within specific industries
Search & Comparison IntentHigh overlap, focusing on independent vs. employed rolesStandard role within failure analysis field

The main difference is that a Freelance Failure Analysis Engineer works independently on various projects, often remotely, while a Failure Analysis Engineer is typically employed full-time by a company or lab. Freelancers have more flexibility but less job security, whereas in-house engineers have consistent employment and benefits. Both roles require similar technical skills and certifications, but their work environments and employment structures differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Failure Analysis Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,772 per year, or $23 per hour.
Failure Analysis Engineer

Failure Analysis Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Summary
A failure analysis engineer for the process integration team will be responsible for failure analysis of semiconductor optical laser devices. He/She should have experience with front-end and back-end-of-line, and packaging processing. Good understanding of reliability evaluation techniques and understanding failure analysis experience is desirable. He/she will collaborate with other individuals and functional teams, define projects, address issues, develop improvement plans, and finally to document and deliver the desired end results.
Job Duties
  1. Responsible for internal failure analysis including device decap, internal microscopic and SEM inspection, internal measurement data analysis.
  2. Hands-on experiences on sample Preparation & Imaging: Utilize Focused Ion Beam (FIB) to prepare TEM samples and perform high-resolution imaging (HR-STEM) to identify defects at the atomic level.
  3. Root Cause Analysis: Analyze structural, electrical, and physical defects in semiconductor devices, identifying issues related to yield, reliability, or process.
  4. Material Characterization: Apply Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX/EDS) and other analytical techniques (SIMS, XPS, SEM) to characterize materials.
  5. Reporting & Collaboration: Document findings in detailed technical reports, present data to cross-functional teams (design, process, QA), and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  6. Equipment Maintenance: Ensure high uptime of TEM/FIB equipment through routine calibration and troubleshooting.

Qualifications
  1. Hands-on experience with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and FIB in a lab or manufacturing environment (typically 1-3+ years).
  2. Master's degree or Ph.D in Material Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline plus 1 year of working experience in semiconductor laboratory or fabrication is preferred.
  3. Knowledge of compound semiconductor device theory is desired.
  4. Microsoft Access, SQL, LabVIEW and other programing skills preferred.
  5. Experience with DOE techniques and SPC (Statistical Process Control) is preferred.
  6. Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
  7. Detail oriented and self-motivated.
  8. Ability to work independently and as a team.
  9. Ability to work in clean room environment wearing smock
  10. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
  1. Subject to noise, vibration, dust, odors, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
  2. The associate work in a manufacturing environment and be require to wear personal protective equipment.

Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers
  • Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
  • Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
  • Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
  • Relocation package available within US
  • Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

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