Failure Analysis Engineering Technician (Newbury Park, CA, US)
About The Position
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. As a Failure Analysis Engineering Technician, you are responsible for supporting hands-on 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.
Requirements
- Associate in engineering or science discipline (or equivalent years of experience) and 2+ yrs. related experience.
- Ability to interpret product documenation (assmebly and/or wire bonding diagram) and follow written instructions.
- Previous experience working in a semiconductor failure analysis lab, including performing decapsulation (mechanical, laser, acid), delayering (RIE, mechanical, wet etch), and soldering experience.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using electrical test equipment, including power supplies, multi-meters, oscilloscope, and probe station.
- Basic understanding of semiconductor packaging and process.
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.
- IV Curve trace of package components.
- Re-balling, soldering/de-soldering, board mounting, and re-work of packaged components and electronic assemblies.
- De-capsulation (mechanical, acid, laser, and plasma), including die extraction.
- Precision mechanical cross section, ion milling, and parallel lapping/polishing, 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.
- Shift: Mon-Fri, 4pm - 12:30am
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
