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    Electrical Failure Analysis, Senior Engineer

    Sunnyvale, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time8+ yrs experiencePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)
    Schedule: Full-time, onsite lab role. Typical Monday–Friday daytime hours; flexibility required to support urgent analyses, extended hours, or occasional weekend work based on lab demand.

    About the Role

    Eurofins EAG Laboratories is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead hands-on investigations of electronic components, packages, and systems. You will work directly in the lab owning electrical failure analysis from problem definition through root cause and client recommendations.

    This role is best suited for someone who enjoys deep technical debugging, operates lab tools independently, and can translate complex data into clear, actionable conclusions.

    What You’ll Do

    • Perform hands-on failure analysis on semiconductor devices and electronic components (ICs, subcomponents, systems)
    • Design and execute analytical plans to determine root cause of electrical/mechanical failures
    • Use and interpret results from tools such as: X-ray, SEM/EDS, FA isolation techniques, and electrical characterization tools
    • Analyze ATE datalogs, schematics, and test results to diagnose issues
    • Lead or contribute to fault isolation and deprocessing workflows
    • Review, validate, and approve lab data and technical reports
    • Communicate findings to internal teams and external clients in clear, practical terms
    • Identify process improvements to increase lab throughput and reduce repeat failures
    • Support cross-functional collaboration with lab staff to manage workflow, quality, and priorities

    Why Join EAG

    • Work on high-impact technical problems across multiple industries
    • Access to advanced lab tools and techniques
    • Opportunity to own investigations end-to-end and influence outcomes
    • Collaborative, hands-on team environment focused on technical excellence

    Compliance Requirement (ITAR)

    This position supports work subject to U.S. export control regulations.
    Applicants must meet U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR:

    • U.S. Citizen
    • U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card)
    • Protected Individual (asylee or refugee)
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
    • 8+ years of hands-on failure analysis experience in semiconductor or electronics environment
    • Demonstrated experience with multiple FA techniques and tools, such as:
      • Electrical characterization (curve trace, parametric analysis, oscilloscope)
      • Fault isolation (e.g., OBIRCH, emission microscopy, thermal techniques)
      • Deprocessing and sample prep (e.g., RIE, FIB/PFIB, lapping, etching)
      • Physical analysis (SEM/EDS, cross-sectioning, X-ray, C-SAM)
    • Working knowledge of device physics, IC layout, and semiconductor processes
    • Experience reviewing and writing technical reports for internal or customer use
    • Ability to work onsite in a lab environment daily and handle multiple active analyses

    Preferred

    • Experience with advanced nodes (e.g., FinFET) or complex packaging
    • Familiarity with industry standards (JEDEC, IPC, MIL-STD, AEC)
    • Experience supporting external customers or client-facing technical discussions
    • Exposure to LabView, GDS layout tools, or similar systems

    Work Environment & Expectations

    • This is a fully onsite lab role in Sunnyvale, CA
    • Work involves operating lab equipment, handling chemicals/materials, and following safety protocols
    • Schedule may adjust based on priority turnaround times and customer commitments
    • Must be able to coordinate with team members to manage workload and meet deadlines

    We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods (4+ hours).
    • Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
    • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and understandably in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in group settings.
    • Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and/or fingers.
    • Require close-distance visual acuity with or without correction (glasses, contacts, etc.).
    • Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as respirator, hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat, and other required devices or equipment.
    • Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in workflow contexts.
    • Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.

    The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.

      What It’s Like to Work Here:

      • Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG community feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.
      • Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
      • Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

      Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:

      ✓ Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

      ✓ 401k Company Matching

      ✓ Paid Time Off

      ✓ Wellness Program

      ✓ Education Assistance

      ✓ …and more!

      If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!

      Eurofins EAG Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all of our employment practices. Eurofins EAG Laboratories recruits, hires, trains, promotes and administers all employment-related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities, and efforts.  Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, military and/or protected veteran status, and/or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

      Eurofins EAG Laboratories is a Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer

      Check out our other opportunities: www.eag.com/about/careers/

      Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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      About the company

      Eurofins

      Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. Eurofins PSS Insourcing has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our team.  We are searching for a business development professional with proven experience selling and implementing high-value sales.  Someone who thrives on identifying and closing new business caring for the client through the process will succeed in this role. This position offers the excitement of hunting for new clients with the goal of diversifying our offerings and client base as well as the opportunity to foster and expand partnerships with key clients.  This is a hybrid role working remotely from a home office, travelling locally and within the region for prospect and current client meetings as well as full days spent at current client sites to maximize networking and relationship building opportunities. A successful candidate will have a proven track record and is comfortable reaching out to and meeting with high level decision makers including C-Suite.  This position will manage the strategic sales process including identifying client needs, defining and presenting how PSS can address them, as well as managing the implementation process for new programs. If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today! 

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