Senior Engineer Failure Analysis

About the role

As a Senior Engineer in Failure Analysis on our Quality & Excellence team, you will uncover the root causes behind every error, drive transformational improvements, and implement forward-thinking solutions to ensure our products exceed the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize failure analysis equipment and techniques such as SEM, EDX, Photoemission, FIB, Thermal Imaging, Auger Analysis, CSAM, Plasma Etching, and Curve Tracer.
• Understand microcircuit device layout and circuit technology for devices submitted for failure analysis.
• Monitor FRACA/IFact system to initiate and schedule workload of failure analysis.
• Define course of analysis for failed components to identify failure mode using non-destructive and destructive techniques.
• Test and diagnose products, perform electrical analysis, and conduct mechanical deconstruction using cutting, polishing, and etching equipment.
• Interface with factory and provide advice/guidance on technical matters relating to failure analysis of product.
• Initiate Corrective and Preventative Action through the company concerning product deficiencies.
• Create customized reports, compile trend analysis, prepare presentation materials, conduct meetings, and input data into FRACA/IFact system.

Requirements

• Minimum BS degree in a related field (Electrical Engineering preferred, but not required).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading in a high-tech company.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in automotive, medical, or aerospace electronics.
• Excellent communication, organization, and ability to work independently under direction.
• Strong planning, analysis, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuits, components, PCBs, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers and/or suppliers.
• Expert knowledge in many aspects of the physics of failure of PCBs and/or electronic components.
• Familiarity with Military Electronics Standards, such as MIL-PRF-38534 or MIL-PRF-19500.

Pay

The expected wage range for this role in Leominster, MA is a minimum of $77,100.00 per year and a maximum of $106,000.00 per year. In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.