Failure Analysis Engineer Jobs in California

Job Title: Failure Analysis Engineer Company: REMEC Broadband Wireless LLC Location: San Diego, CA Description: Looking for a motivated and experienced failure analysis engineer to perform FA on field returns, qualification failures, new product development on RF microwave and mixed signal CMOS and GaAs component devices which failed in higher level circuits and subsystems. Job responsibilities include: Perform preliminary failure analysis including: external visual examination, scanning acoustic microscopy, radiographic examination, bench testing etc.. Perform independent fault isolation to identify mechanisms utilizing schematics, layouts, FIB micro-probing, etc.. Perform electrical bench testing to aid in localizing electrical failures. Work with component/device suppliers to validate root causes. Work with factory to identify and eliminate factory issues. Work with designers and engineering groups to isolate root cause of failures, develop, characterize and optimize FA techniques and tools.Generate detailed failure analysis reports for both internal and external customers.Should have strong working, theoretical knowledge of optical microscopy, scanning acoustic microscopy,radiographic examination, photon emission microscopy, XIVA, scanning electron microscopy, focused ion beams, reactive ion plasma etchers, micro-probing, energy dispersive spectroscopy, mechanical polishing/cross-sectioning, and chemical (acids, bases, etches). Experience with setting up and operating RF bench test equipment required to test, verify and isolate electrical failures.

Job Title: Sr. Failure Analysis Engineer Company: Power-One, Inc. Location: Camarillo, CA Description: Responsibilities: * Perform Root Cause Analysis and other advanced testing operations as appropriate * Analyze and troubleshoot units received from customers though the RMA process * Correspond directly with customers during Failure Analysis investigation * Generate/complete RCCA and 8D level failure analysis reports and customer SCAR*s * Maintain the working environment of the troubleshooting area and laboratory * Other projects/duties as assigned Minimum Technical Requirements:* Experienced in an engineering lab environment, able to use all lab equipment. * Knowledge of manufacturing principles and basic manufacturing engineering techniques * Knowledge of component and power supply characteristics and designs * Electronic/mechanical design and troubleshooting ability * Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, Power Point) * Possesses advanced soldering skills to meet preferred level of quality requirements. * Able to perform Root Cause analysis down to the component level, and repair various types of products * Generate CARs as required and provide necessary follow-up * Able to design / set up special tests as required to support Root Cause investigation * Able to interface effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. * Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbout Power-One:Power-One designs and manufactures energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions for alternative/renewable energy, routers, data storage and servers, wireless communications, optical networking, medical diagnostics, military, railway controls, semiconductor test equipment, and custom applications. Power-One, with headquarters in Camarillo, CA, has global sales offices, manufacturing, and R&D operations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Please visit www.power-one.com for more information. We are looking for a creative, best-in-class professional who thrives in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication and team-working skills and will be unafraid of stretching his/her talents in a dynamic and innovative organization. COMPANY BENEFITS We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits; medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage; a 401k plan with a generous company match; and three weeks of paid time off per year. Power-One is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Failure Analysis Engineer I Company: SanDisk Corporation Location: Milpitas, CA Description: In this position, the individual will be responsible for running product characterization tests, documenting results and preparing reports, diagnosing failures, reporting findings, and working with failure analysis engineers to find root cause and make recommendations. The individual will develop fixes and ensure they get implemented, run tests to validate the effectiveness of the fixes, select, procure, install, characterize, and maintain test equipment, and develop methods, processes, procedures and equipment that will improve the failure analysis process and/or reduce failures. Finally, the individual will generate SPC charts, graphs, and reports to track key product/process metrics, do first level of analysis on customer returns, evaluate the electrical and mechanical characteristics of systems and/or integrated circuits, components, sub-components, and systems to determine the cause of failure, including the verification of analog and digital performance, and analyze failure reports and recommends corrective action. This position requires a Bachelor's degree, while a Master's degree in an Electronics background is preferred. Working experience on semiconductor area or FA is preferred but not required. The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment. The individual must be self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have also demonstrated ability to work well with people and have a proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team. In addition, the individual must have the abilities to work effectively cross-functionally, coordinate priorities and initiatives, troubleshoot and analyze complex problems, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Excellent communication (written and verbal), including English, and interpersonal skills are required.SanDisk offers a highly competitive compensation package and great benefits. SanDisk is an equal opportunity employer.LocationUS-Milpitas CA

Job Title: Failure Analysis Engineer Company: Location: San Francisco, CA Description: VC backed exciting thin film solar start-up in San Jose is seeking an experienced Failure Analysis Engineer to join its engineering team. In this position the individual will carry out failure analysis of samples from production lots and design tests and experiments to confirm performance of the tyhin film PV device. Requires hands on involvement in the execution of the test plan and collection of data. As necessary, contract with outside labs to perform testing in accordance with goals of the test plan and oversee testing at the offsite facility. The individual will analyze data and prepare a written summary of the findings and any conclusions, and make recommendations to solve the problems discovered during the failure analysis and participate in cross-functional team discussions to resolve the root cause of the defects. Job Requirements : ? Experience with Thin Film PV devices, modules and panels and methods of characterization. ? Strong knowledge of material properties common to and relevant for the PV industry. ? Experience specifying the type and level of testing required for a given film or device. ? Program management experience. ? Strong background in setting up manual and automated test equipment. ? Failure analysis experience, preferably in thin film PV area ? Strong data-mining and analysis skills. ? Experience with statistical tools and statistical data analysis such as JMP. ? Driven individual that excels in a fast-paced environment MS or PhD in Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or Physics from a Top Tier University. Minimum 3-5 years of failure analysis experince with at least one year experience in thin film PV area. US Citizens or Green Card Holders Only.

Job Title: Senior Failure Analysis Engineer Company: Power-One Location: Camarillo, CA Description: About Power-One Power-One designs and manufactures energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions for alternative/renewable energy, routers, data storage and servers, wireless communications, optical networking, medical diagnostics, military, railway controls, semiconductor test equipment, and custom applications. Power-One, with headquarters in Camarillo, CA, has global sales offices, manufacturing, and R&D operations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Please visit www.power-one.com for more information. We are looking for a creative, best-in-class professional who thrives in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication and team-working skills and will be unafraid of stretching his/her talents in a dynamic and innovative organization. COMPANY BENEFITS We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits; medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage; a 401k plan with a generous company match; and three weeks of paid time off per year. Power-One is an Equal Opportunity Employer Senior Failure Analysis Engineer Skills and Requirements: ABOUT THE POSITION Degree Required: BSEE 5+ years experience in analog power electronics. (Power supply design or sustaining engineering experience preferred). Responsibilities: • Perform Root Cause Analysis and other advanced testing operations as appropriate • Analyze and troubleshoot units received from customers though the RMA process • Correspond directly with customers during Failure Analysis investigation • Generate/complete RCCA and 8D level failure analysis reports and customer SCAR’s • Maintain the working environment of the troubleshooting area and laboratory • Other projects/duties as assigned Minimum Technical Requirements: • Experienced in an engineering lab environment, able to use all lab equipment. • Knowledge of manufacturing principles and basic manufacturing engineering techniques • Knowledge of component and power supply characteristics and designs • Electronic/mechanical design and troubleshooting ability • Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, Power Point) • Possesses advanced soldering skills to meet preferred level of quality requirements. • Able to perform Root Cause analysis down to the component level, and repair various types of products • Generate CARs as required and provide necessary follow-up • Able to design / set up special tests as required to support Root Cause investigation • Able to interface effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Additional Requirements: • Must meet frequent deadlines • Performs multiple tasks simultaneously • Works independently with very minimal supervision • Must be detail-oriented • Must work with internal/external vendors and/or customers • May supervise/motivate or discipline others • Must solve complex problems

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Failure Analysis Company: Western Digital Location: Lake Forest, CA Description: Performs failure analysis for drives that failed during product development, manufacturing process, reliability tests, or customer returned drives including qualification failures, line failures and field failures. Failure analysis includes determining root-cause of hard drive failure at H.D.A (Head and Disk Assembly). In addition to performing analysis to root cause of failure to ensure corrective actions are implemented on particular failures to prevent them from occurring on future products and/or to make sure we can prevent the same type of failure from continuing to ship from our factory process via screens/additional tests.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performing failure analysis to root cause on failed hard drivesWriting detailed failure analysis reports which are used by design engineers to improve the design, or to Customer Engineering to communicate failure mode to the customerMust be hands on with drive tear down, optical inspections, Candela, SEM, AFM

Job Title: Sr. Failure Analysis Engineer Company: Sanmina-SCI Corporation Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Description: NATURE OF WORK: Responsible for the reliability and failure analysis lab operations in the analysis of process or field failures. Works with major memory device suppliers to develop quality plans, reliability monitoring requirements, and periodic report strategies for new and existing products. Must be able to obtain and analyze data needed to produce concise answers in customer failure analysis reports. Will set up and perform periodic reliability testing, and assist with component level failure analysis related to PCB assemblies to determine appropriate next steps in the analysis process. Will also coordinate external resources for semiconductor device FA’s and interpret results and be involved in a wide scope of opportunities for improvements related to manufacturing processes and products. Recommend corrective actions to address process trends based on root causes of failures. Define resources or tools required to support failure investigations such as external labs that can provide services for thermal screening, accelerated testing, cross section, emission microscopy, product performance over temperature and voltage, etc. Will have responsibility for Failure Analysis lab for feedback to support design and process control, new product qualification, test coverage, correlation, and test program control. Works to close investigations of semiconductor related failure trends and minimize yield impacts for processes and products to ensure that Viking supplies high quality, reliable products to our customers. Provide information or act as liaison between Viking and the customer regarding semiconductor quality issues.Set metrics for semiconductor supplier performance. Will generate reports that highlight improvement opportunities for process, design, packaging or handling, supplier development, etc. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with New Product Development to identify test plans appropriate for unproven or non-standard design approaches, new technology, materials, processes, etc. Develop Highly Accelerated Life Test plans that define product samples, resources, scheduling, etc. Generate HALT reports that define product and process improvements based on test results.Develop Reliability Monitoring plans for established products. Generate reports that propose improvements for product or processes based on test results. Generate product field tracking reports for various products that show performance compared to expected trends or goals for return rates and costs and support corrective actions. Track product performance by month built or similar segments of time to gauge product reliability performance. Develop and manage methods for tracking process failure trends based on failure analysis results; make recommendations for corrective actions, track cost for products recovered in the FA process and costs of scrap forced by restrictions in resources, technical ability, complexity, etc. Supervise reliability lab schedules, equipment, space, security, training, etc. Establish off site test resources and logistics methods necessary to support various product test plans. Test plans must contain availability for immediate responses for screens or sampling tests to resolve real time process opportunities that require quick measures of performance or risk impacts. Track or retrieve test results of product samples, batch, or work order processing for each test conducted internal or external. REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:Requires a detailed understanding of circuit card assembly processes focusing on DRAM and FLASH devices, components and computer sub-systems thermal dynamics, failure analysis techniques, equipment, etc. Understand standard PCB fab, semiconductor packaging processes, and packaging types including uBGA and CSP package technologies and associated the risks, etc. Must know analog and digital circuit analysis techniques for board and component level. Must have extensive experience in environmental test techniques, retrieval of data needed to support product yield improvement and failure analysis of circuits using equipment such as curve tracer, ATE parametric analyzer, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzers, and other advanced analytical tools. Must be familiar with CAD, CAM, and must know databases, EXCEL, MS Word, etc. Knowledge of DOE or other specialized software related to reliability is a plus. Must have a minimum of BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent in combined education and experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a technical position preferably in the memory or similar industry. Key skills are similar to leadership in project management and the ability to analyze technical details related to electrical, mechanical, handling, and industry packaging issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. ASQ certification and Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Job Title: Senior Failure Analysis Engineer Company: Aptina Imaging Location: San Jose, CA Description: Job Description:As a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer in the Quality Assurance Group at Aptina, you will work on a product support team that targets to support the customers at mass production level. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: ? Give technical guidelines and assist the technicians and junior engineer on EFA and PFA characterization of sensors.? Interface with Product Engineering, manufacturing, and design for various product quality related issues? Demonstrate the technical capabilities to help customers to solve technical issues on site? Circuit debugging at sensor module, package-level, as well as die level? Conduct electrical and physical failure analysis of customer returns, identify the root cause of failure and respond with appropriate corrective actions.? Technical customer support regarding failure analysis reports and miscellaneous correspondence as required by the customers.? Handle multiple customer returns/issues on one time? Manage RMA TAT to meet customer expectations? Support field QA engineers in a timely mannerQualifications:Successful candidates for this position will have:? Device reliability and qualification experience. Familiarity with CMOS semiconductor device manufacturing process is a plus.? In depth understanding of CMOS Image sensor functionality and testing preferred? Knowledge of physics and optics related to camera modules preferred? Proficient with EFA tools like Migmate, Devware, Teradyne testers, and oscilloscopes? Proficient with PFA tools to perform IREM/SEM/TEM/EDX/FIB? Strong technical and problem solving skills? Good communication and organizational skills. ? Ability to work well and lead in a team environment.? Minimum 2 year working experience in semiconductor industryEducation: Bachelor degree in EE, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent

Job Title: Failure Analysis Engineer Company: Intuitive Surgical Location: Sunnyvale, CA Description: Primary Function of Position: The F/A Tech is responsible for the timely processing and dispositioning of all returned Instruments and Accessories materials to scrap or FGI.Roles and Responsibilities This position has responsibility and authority for:Process, disposition, and track related returns. Process specific returns requiring sterilization to ensure safe handling. Receive returned materials in the Complaint System. Perform failure analysis of defective instruments and accessories by evaluating the mechanical and electrical characteristics of returned items Perform credit analysis of returned instruments and accessories- defective and/or excess Manage discrepant returns (recordation and reconciliation) to enable RMA processing. Store and dispose of dispositioned instruments and accessories. Maintain related performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Recommend/implement RMA process workflow improvements. Maintain department operating procedures (DOPs) and work instructions to reflect As-Is processes. Perform other projects or duties that may be assigned. Competency RequirementsCompetency is based on: education, training, skills and experience.  In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual must:Two-year degree minimum and one to three years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Understanding of Customer Service, Field Service, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality Product Inspection and Quality & Regulatory Affairs operational and informational needs. Previous work experience in Production, or Quality Inspection (prior work experience with a medical equipment manufacturer is desirable). Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices & Quality Systems Regulations is desirable. Understanding of Business Information Systems (i.e., ERP - QAD (MFG PRO), CRM - Clarify, SAP, Data sweep & Agile). Ability to verify assembly documentation accuracy and to read engineering drawings, etc. is a plus. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications.