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Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSunnyvale, CA, USA$100k - $140k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on failure analysis experience in a semiconductor or electronics environment is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with multiple failure-analysis techniques and tools is required, including electrical characterization such as curve tracing, parametric analysis, and oscilloscopes; fault isolation such as OBIRCH, emission microscopy, and thermal techniques; deprocessing and sample preparation such as reactive-ion etching, focused ion beam or plasma focused ion beam, lapping, and etching; and physical analysis such as scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, cross-sectioning, X-ray, and C-SAM.
  • Working knowledge of device physics, integrated-circuit layout, and semiconductor processes is required.
  • Experience reviewing and writing technical reports for internal or customer use is required.
  • Ability to work onsite in a laboratory daily and handle multiple active analyses is required.
  • Applicants must meet U.S. Person status under ITAR: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual (asylee or refugee).
  • Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or laboratory equipment for extended periods of four or more hours is required.
  • Ability to operate a keyboard and laboratory equipment, use a telephone, and access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead, is required.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time is required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and understandably at normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in group settings is required.
  • Ability to handle small, fragile devices with tweezers or fingers is required.
  • Close-distance visual acuity, with or without correction, is required.
  • Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as a respirator, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and laboratory coat, is required.
  • Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in workflow contexts is required.
  • Ability to move equipment or items weighing up to 50 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on failure analysis on semiconductor devices and electronic components, including integrated circuits, subcomponents, and systems.
  • Design and execute analytical plans to determine the root cause of electrical or mechanical failures.
  • Use and interpret results from X-ray, scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, failure-analysis isolation techniques, and electrical characterization tools.
  • Analyze automated test equipment datalogs, schematics, and test results to diagnose issues.
  • Lead or contribute to fault-isolation and deprocessing workflows.
  • Review, validate, and approve laboratory data and technical reports.
  • Communicate findings to internal teams and external clients in clear, practical terms.
  • Identify process improvements to increase laboratory throughput and reduce repeat failures.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with laboratory staff to manage workflow, quality, and priorities.
  • Operate laboratory equipment, handle chemicals and materials, and follow safety protocols.
  • Coordinate with team members to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with advanced semiconductor nodes, such as FinFET, or complex packaging is preferred.
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as JEDEC, IPC, MIL-STD, and AEC is preferred.
  • Experience supporting external customers or participating in client-facing technical discussions is preferred.
  • Exposure to LabView, GDS layout tools, or similar systems is preferred.

About the Company

Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Eurofins provides global laboratory testing and analytical services to verify the safety, authenticity, and quality of products across food, water, medicine, and the environment. It operates a network of more than 900 laboratories in over 60 countries, offering access to more than 200,000 analytical methods. Its product work involves running specialized tests—using chemistry, biology, and other scientific techniques—to confirm origin, composition, and compliance of samples, such as detecting wine fraud or contaminant presence. The company differentiates itself through its massive, distributed lab network and broad portfolio, enabling standardized testing at scale and fast turnaround across many industries, rather than relying on a single specialty or location. Its goal is to protect public health and safety by delivering accurate, comprehensive testing data and helping clients meet regulatory and quality requirements.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Luxembourg
Founded
1987

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