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Failure Analysis Engineer

San Francisco, CA

As a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will investigate failures from fielded systems, development testing, life testing, and manufacturing. You will help reproduce failures, isolate electrical faults ...

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 ...

Solidigm

Failure Analysis Engineer

Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site

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 ...

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 ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for metallurgical failure analysis engineer in the United States is $94,030.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Metallurgical Failure Analysis Engineer vs Materials Scientist?

AspectMetallurgical Failure Analysis EngineerMaterials Scientist
Primary FocusInvestigating metal failures, analyzing fracture surfaces, and determining causes of failure in metalsStudying properties, structure, and behavior of various materials, including metals, polymers, and ceramics
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, laboratories, manufacturing plantsResearch labs, academic institutions, industry research divisions
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related fields; certifications like ASM or NACEBachelor's or higher in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics; advanced degrees often preferred

While both roles involve materials analysis, Metallurgical Failure Analysis Engineers focus specifically on metal failures and fracture analysis in industrial environments, whereas Materials Scientists study a broader range of materials' properties and behaviors across various industries.

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Failure Analysis Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics Inc

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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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?
  • Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual needs
  • Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
  • 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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