Failure Analysis Technician

Amphenol Corporation • Nashua, NH

29d

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing failure analysis on I/L shorts and opens from ET and customer returns. Duties/Responsibilities: Gathering scrap boards with inner layer shorts and opens for evaluation and analysis Analyzing and mapping out of defects to determine the location and cause of electrical failures Preparation and evaluation of cross-sections including using routers, wet saws, and grinding wheels Maintain documentation such as failure analysis packages, I/L scrap charts, and customer report reports Presenting failure analysis results to management Assist and support engineers on process improvement and troubleshooting work Operating SEM/EDX (Scanning Electron Microscope) Participate in TQM activity to support layer work center process improvements Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management. This position may require overtime for coverage on alternate shifts and weekends. Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of PCB construction and manufacturing techniques.
• Must have excellent communication skills and have the ability/flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity or experience with customer specifications/requirements.
• Must be a self-starter who is capable of taking a project from concept to completion.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime (weekdays and weekends) when needed.
• Proficient computer experience a plus - Microsoft Office-Outlook/Word/Excel.
• Hand and eye dexterity to perform cross section preparations, (e.g., saw cutting and grinding).
• Ability to use a Microscope required.
• The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.
• Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Nice To Haves

• AOI, ET, Dry Lab experience preferable.
• Past participation on QITs or leading teams a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gathering scrap boards with inner layer shorts and opens for evaluation and analysis
• Analyzing and mapping out of defects to determine the location and cause of electrical failures
• Preparation and evaluation of cross-sections including using routers, wet saws, and grinding wheels
• Maintain documentation such as failure analysis packages, I/L scrap charts, and customer report reports
• Presenting failure analysis results to management
• Assist and support engineers on process improvement and troubleshooting work
• Operating SEM/EDX (Scanning Electron Microscope)
• Participate in TQM activity to support layer work center process improvements
• Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned

Benefits

• Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits.
• Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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: 5,001-10,000 employees