Failure Analysis Engineer

Summary

Samtec Inc is a leading global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, and they are seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to join their Engineering Support Group in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves performing failure analysis on optical-electronic devices, generating analysis reports, and improving failure analysis methods while working in a hands-on laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand the customers’ failure description and perform failure analysis on optical-electronic devices
• Generate analysis reports that clearly present root cause findings to our partners in development, production and quality
• Take ownership of laboratory equipment. Investigate, recommend and purchase new measurement and inspection systems based upon ROI and throughput requirements
• Understanding of electrical measurement methods such as DC measurements, oscilloscopes and frequency generators
• Perform environmental stress testing like temperature cycling, high temperature storage and damp heat exposure
• Develop and improve existing failure analysis methods as well as developing new internal techniques and relationships with external labs
• Become proficient in skill sets that allow for beginning to end root cause failure analysis investigation that may span across various teams and analysis techniques
• Review failure analysis results and offer solutions and improvements based on statistical background and knowledge base
• This position involves hands-on cleanroom and laboratory work to make real-time observations
• Must be able to work independently as well as to interact with colleagues, customers, and vendors to achieve objectives
• Knowledge of software development and programming skills is a plus

Skills

• 1 - 3 years' experience in physical failure analysis or related field
• Demonstrated hands on experience in physical failure analysis and localization techniques such as, Microscopy, Sample preparation (decapsulation), X-Ray, SEM/EDX, Electrical Test, Fault Localization as well as an understanding of the equipment and materials that are used in the industry
• Understand the customers' failure description and perform failure analysis on optical-electronic devices
• Generate analysis reports that clearly present root cause findings to our partners in development, production and quality
• Take ownership of laboratory equipment. Investigate, recommend and purchase new measurement and inspection systems based upon ROI and throughput requirements
• Understanding of electrical measurement methods such as DC measurements, oscilloscopes and frequency generators
• Perform environmental stress testing like temperature cycling, high temperature storage and damp heat exposure
• Develop and improve existing failure analysis methods as well as developing new internal techniques and relationships with external labs
• Become proficient in skill sets that allow for beginning to end root cause failure analysis investigation that may span across various teams and analysis techniques
• Review failure analysis results and offer solutions and improvements based on statistical background and knowledge base
• This position involves hands-on cleanroom and laboratory work to make real-time observations
• Must be able to work independently as well as to interact with colleagues, customers, and vendors to achieve objectives
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Microelectronics Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry or equivalent is required
• Knowledge of software development and programming skills is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 1 - 3 years' experience in physical failure analysis or related field
• Demonstrated hands on experience in physical failure analysis and localization techniques such as, Microscopy, Sample preparation (decapsulation), X-Ray, SEM/EDX, Electrical Test, Fault Localization as well as an understanding of the equipment and materials that are used in the industry
• Understand the customers' failure description and perform failure analysis on optical-electronic devices
• Generate analysis reports that clearly present root cause findings to our partners in development, production and quality
• Take ownership of laboratory equipment. Investigate, recommend and purchase new measurement and inspection systems based upon ROI and throughput requirements
• Understanding of electrical measurement methods such as DC measurements, oscilloscopes and frequency generators
• Perform environmental stress testing like temperature cycling, high temperature storage and damp heat exposure
• Develop and improve existing failure analysis methods as well as developing new internal techniques and relationships with external labs
• Become proficient in skill sets that allow for beginning to end root cause failure analysis investigation that may span across various teams and analysis techniques
• Review failure analysis results and offer solutions and improvements based on statistical background and knowledge base
• This position involves hands-on cleanroom and laboratory work to make real-time observations
• Must be able to work independently as well as to interact with colleagues, customers, and vendors to achieve objectives

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Microelectronics Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry or equivalent is required
• Knowledge of software development and programming skills is a plus

Benefits

• Inclusive of applicable bonuses
• Medical (HSA/PPO)
• Dental
• Vision
• Group life
• AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability
• EAP
• 401K match
• Profit sharing
• Other voluntary options
• Paid time off