• Failure Analysis Engineer

    Actalent (Beverly, MA)


    Job Title: Failure Analysis Engineer

    Job Overview:

    We are seeking an enthusiastic and results orientated individual to focus on

     

    failure analysis, determining root causes of failures, assessing product

     

    reliability, and completing qualifications for new and legacy products.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Perform various types of post-production testing on semiconductor devices, including high voltage, analog, and mixed-signal ICs

    + Test customer returned units from the field using visual/microscopic inspection, photo-documentation, automated test equipment (ATE), bench electrical characterization, x-ray, chemical/laser decapsulation, thermal characterization

    + Collaborate with external labs for advanced failure analysis when necessary

    + Conduct initial assessments and in-depth investigations to formulate hypotheses for failures and address new failure modes

    + Conduct qualification and reliability testing to qualify new and improved products and monitor the reliability of existing products

    + Responsible for completing reports within tight timeframes.

    + Manage the Failure Analysis lab, ensuring lab organization, safe equipment operations, maintenance, calibration, procedure creation, training, and continuous improvement of testing techniques.

    + Support ISO compliance audits, internal audits, and other Quality programs.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelors degree in Engineering or related experience

    + At least 1-2 years of relevant engineering experience is required.

    + Experience with complex electronics testing or other related electronics engineering experience

    + Advanced knowledge of complex failure analysis and various techniques

    + Strong technical analysis skills, meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational abilities, and effective communication are crucial.

    + Proven capability to manage multiple high-priority projects, deliver results, and meet deadlines.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred; a Master's degree is a plus.

    + Knowledge of semiconductor IC product design, application, manufacturing, and reliability, familiarity with industry standards (JEDEC, AEC), and experience with quality control principles and methodologies are advantageous.

    + Experience with failure analysis and/or bench electronic testing equipment is preferred.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

     

    competitive salary, bonuses, flexible working hours, as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Beverly,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.