Senior Engineer, Failure Analysis
Job reference: 21464
Date posted: ٢٧/٠٥/٢٠٢٦
Job Type: Permanent
Salary up to: Negotiable
Industry: Manufacturing
Category: Engineering
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE JOB
The Senior Engineer, Failure Analysis is responsible for leading and executing detailed failure investigations for complex electronic and optical products across R&D, NPI, mass production, and customer returns.
This role plays a critical function in identifying failure mechanisms, determining root causes, and enabling corrective and preventive actions to improve product reliability, yield, and customer satisfaction.
The position requires a highly analytical and hands-on engineer with strong technical expertise in laboratory analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and technical reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY
Failure Analysis Execution
REQUIREMENTS
The Senior Engineer, Failure Analysis is responsible for leading and executing detailed failure investigations for complex electronic and optical products across R&D, NPI, mass production, and customer returns.
This role plays a critical function in identifying failure mechanisms, determining root causes, and enabling corrective and preventive actions to improve product reliability, yield, and customer satisfaction.
The position requires a highly analytical and hands-on engineer with strong technical expertise in laboratory analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and technical reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY
Failure Analysis Execution
- Perform comprehensive failure analysis on products including: PCBA (Printed Circuit Boards), Integrated Circuits (IC), Optical components (Laser, Photodiodes), Transceiver modules
- Support failure investigations across: R&D validation, New Product Introduction (NPI), Mass production issues, Customer-returned products
- Identify failure mechanisms and root causes using systematic methodologies.
- Apply structured problem-solving tools such as: 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Failure Mode Analysis
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and implement corrective actions.
- Utilize advanced FA tools and techniques, including: SEM, EDX (surface/microstructure analysis), X-ray imaging, FTIR, DSC (material characterization), FIB, TEM (advanced failure analysis)
- Interpret test data, images, and material results to draw accurate conclusions.
- Select appropriate analysis methods depending on failure type and product structure.
- Prepare detailed, structured technical reports for: Internal engineering and quality teams, Customers and external stakeholders
- Maintain accurate FA records and databases to support traceability.
- Track failure trends and contribute to reliability improvement initiatives.
- Manage daily operations of the Failure Analysis laboratory, including: Equipment maintenance and calibration, Sample preparation processes, Data integrity and documentation systems
- Ensure lab activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with standards.
- Work closely with: R&D (product design validation), Quality Assurance (defect containment & customer issues), Production (process improvement), Engineering teams (corrective action implementation)
- Provide technical insights to improve product reliability and manufacturing processes.
- Lead and coordinate failure analysis activities and priorities.
- Coach and guide junior engineers and technicians in FA techniques and best practices.
- Promote a culture of structured problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Track and analyze FA-related KPIs such as: Failure rate trends, Turnaround time for analysis, Recurrence of defects
- Identify improvement opportunities and drive action plans.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Failure Analysis within manufacturing environments; Preferably in industries such as: Semiconductor, Electronic, Optical manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Failure analysis methodology and root cause investigation
- Semiconductor/electronics/optical product structures
- Advanced laboratory analytical techniques
- Data interpretation and technical report writing
- Good command of English (both written and spoken).
- International training: 6 months in China, followed by a mandatory bonding agreement.
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