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Skyworks

Failure Analysis Technician

Newbury Park, CA · On-site

$33.22 - $58.37/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Requisition ID: 77831 Description As a Failure Analysis Engineering Technician, you are responsible ... Previous experience working in a semiconductor failure analysis lab, including performing ...

Zipline

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

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

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

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

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 ...

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 ...

Nvidia

Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$122K - $168K/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Failure Analysis Engineer to join our world-class ... Deep understanding of semiconductor IC fabrication, advanced packaging/assembly processes, and ...

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 ...

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To thrive as a Semiconductor Failure Analysis Engineer, you need a strong foundation in electrical engineering, materials science, and semiconductor device physics, typically supported by a relevant bachelor’s or advanced degree. Familiarity with tools such as Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems, and failure analysis software, as well as certifications like IPC-A-610, are highly advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you work efficiently within multidisciplinary teams. These skills are vital for identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex device failures to support product reliability and innovation.

What is a semiconductor failure analysis engineer?

A Semiconductor Failure Analysis Engineer identifies and analyzes defects in semiconductor devices to determine root causes of failures. They use techniques such as electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and electrical testing to diagnose issues. Their work helps improve manufacturing processes, enhance product reliability, and support quality assurance. They collaborate with design, process, and reliability engineers to recommend corrective actions. This role is critical in industries like consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications, where semiconductor performance is essential.

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A Semiconductor Failure Analysis Engineer typically investigates device failures using advanced analytical techniques such as microscopy, electrical testing, and thermal analysis. Daily tasks often include collaborating with design, manufacturing, and reliability teams, preparing detailed reports on root cause findings, and recommending corrective actions. The role involves hands-on laboratory work, data interpretation, and sometimes fielding urgent analyses to support production timelines. This dynamic environment offers variety and opportunities to directly influence improvements in product quality.

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Failure Analysis Technician

Skyworks

Newbury Park, CA • On-site

$33.22 - $58.37/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 77831 

Description

As a Failure Analysis Engineering Technician, you are responsible for supporting failure analysis engineering activities in the Newbury Park Failure Analysis Lab.  You will work closely with key stakeholders as needed and use provided documentation (diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts) to perform the requested analysis. 

Responsibilities
  • External Visual Inspection.
  • IR Inspection.
  • X Ray (2D and 3D/CT reconstruction) of packaged components and electronic assemblies.
  • Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (C-SAM) of packaged components.
  • 3D Surface Profiling of die and packaged components.
  • IV Curve trace of package components.
  • Re-balling, soldering/de-soldering, and re-work of packaged components and electronic assemblies.
  • De-capsulation (mechanical, acid, laser, and plasma), including die extraction.
  • Mechanical cross section, ion milling, and parallel lapping/polishing and delayering, chemically-assisted ion beam etching, including high resolution imaging using desk-top SEM.
  • Development of destructive analysis techniques for new packaging technologies.
  • Maintain laboratory 5S program, including organization and inventory management of test hardware, equipment, and laboratory supplies.
  • Train new hires and less experienced technicians as required.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
Required Experience and Skills
  • Associate in engineering or science discipline (or equivalent years of experience) and 6+ yrs. related experience.
  • Basic understanding of semiconductor packaging and process highly desired.
  • Previous experience working in a semiconductor failure analysis lab, including performing decapsulation (mechanical, laser, acid), delayering (RIE, mechanical, wet etch), and soldering experience is required.
  • Experience using electrical test equipment, including power supplies, multi-meters, oscilloscope, and probe station is preferred.
  • Manual dexterity, attention to detail, organization, patience, and steady hand while often working with small ICs and detail-oriented tasks.
  • Ability to complete work in a timely manner and prioritize jobs in accordance with requirements.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members and internal customers.
Desired Experience and Skills

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  • Experience using electrical test equipment, including power supplies, multi-meters, oscilloscope, and probe station is preferred.

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $33.22 - $58.37 per hour. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. 

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.

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We are empowering the wireless networking revolution, connecting people, places and things around the world. As the demand for ubiquitous, “always-on” connectivity increasingly expands, our innovative, high performance analog semiconductors are enabling breakthrough communication platforms from global industry leaders – changing the way we live, work, play and learn. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

Industry

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Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Buffalo, NY, US

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