Principal Engineer, Photonics Reliability

Ayar Labs • San Jose, CA

243d • $200,000 - $240,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive failure analysis investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to enhance product reliability. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive product quality and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
• 10+ years of industry experience in semiconductor failure analysis
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics, failure mechanisms, and materials science
• Proficiency in advanced analytical techniques, such as X-ray, CSAM, TDR, FIB, SEM, and TEM
• Experience with statistical analysis and data mining techniques
• Experience with failure analysis software and tools

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
• Experience with advanced failure analysis techniques, such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atom probe tomography (APT)
• Experience with fault isolation technique, ATE, and Scan/ATPG debug
• Experience in Silicon Photonics and failure analysis of photonic integrated circuit

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed failure analysis investigations, including physical failure analysis (PFA) and electrical failure analysis (EFA)
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), focused ion beam (FIB), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to identify failure mechanisms
• Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of failures
• Employ statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques to identify root causes of failures
• Collaborate with design and process engineering teams to implement design and process changes to address root causes
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in failure analysis techniques and tools
• Mentor and train junior engineers in failure analysis methodologies
• Analyze failure data to identify trends and patterns
• Generate comprehensive failure analysis reports and presentations
• Communicate complex technical information to a wide range of audiences, including engineering, management, and customers

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with industry leaders and renowned experts
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees