Electrical Failure Analysis, Senior Engineer

Eurofins USA Material Sciences•Sunnyvale, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead hands-on investigations of electronic components, packages, and systems. You will work directly in the lab owning electrical failure analysis from problem definition through root cause and client recommendations. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys deep technical debugging, operates lab tools independently, and can translate complex data into clear, actionable conclusions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
8+ years of hands-on failure analysis experience in semiconductor or electronics environment
Demonstrated experience with multiple FA techniques and tools, such as: Electrical characterization (curve trace, parametric analysis, oscilloscope)
Fault isolation (e.g., OBIRCH, emission microscopy, thermal techniques)
Deprocessing and sample prep (e.g., RIE, FIB/PFIB, lapping, etching)
Physical analysis (SEM/EDS, cross-sectioning, X-ray, C-SAM)
Working knowledge of device physics, IC layout, and semiconductor processes
Experience reviewing and writing technical reports for internal or customer use
Ability to work onsite in a lab environment daily and handle multiple active analyses
Must meet U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card), or Protected Individual (asylee or refugee)

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced nodes (e.g., FinFET) or complex packaging
Familiarity with industry standards (JEDEC, IPC, MIL-STD, AEC)
Experience supporting external customers or client-facing technical discussions
Exposure to LabView, GDS layout tools, or similar systems

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on failure analysis on semiconductor devices and electronic components (ICs, subcomponents, systems)
Design and execute analytical plans to determine root cause of electrical/mechanical failures
Use and interpret results from tools such as: X-ray, SEM/EDS, FA isolation techniques, and electrical characterization tools
Analyze ATE datalogs, schematics, and test results to diagnose issues
Lead or contribute to fault isolation and deprocessing workflows
Review, validate, and approve lab data and technical reports
Communicate findings to internal teams and external clients in clear, practical terms
Identify process improvements to increase lab throughput and reduce repeat failures
Support cross-functional collaboration with lab staff to manage workflow, quality, and priorities