Job Description:

The Senior Failure Analysis Engineer will perform power supply or system-level failure analysis to support RMA and internal/external customer issues.

Job Responsibilities:

• Debugging and functionality verification of AC/DC switching power supply modules in various topologies using relevant products.
• Perform fault isolation and defect analysis/characterization on power ICs to identify root causes of product failures in reliability tests, production tests, and/or power supply applications.
• Provide comprehensive technical reports to customers on findings from product/power supply failure investigations.
• Visit customers as necessary to resolve customer satisfaction issues arising from any quality problems or customers' perceptions about product quality.
• Provide support to customers in China and Taiwan on quality problem resolution to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, including delivering convincing technical reports suitable for external customers.

Experience & Requirements:

• Experience in failure analysis of power semiconductors, analog, and/or mixed-signal IC devices.
• Experience in Switch-mode Power Supply applications and analog and/or mixed-signal integrated circuit devices.
• Fluent verbal, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin are required.
• Excellent English speaking, reading, and technical writing skills are required.
• Direct experience in customer interface on resolution of customer quality problems is highly regarded.
• Background and experience in automotive failure analysis/customer communication will be given special consideration.
• Ability to interpret system-level schematics, IC-level schematics, and IC layout of CMOS and bipolar devices is required.
• Thorough understanding of analog, mixed-signal, or power semiconductor operational characteristics and the ability to apply fault isolation techniques at the chip level as well as at the PCB power supply system level is preferred.

Education:

• Must have a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• MSEE or equivalent discipline with 3 years of working experience will be given preference.

The organization is committed to building teams that drive innovation and therefore reviews a range of factors when determining compensation. The annual base pay range for this position is $95,913 - $144,599. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, qualifications, and work location.

The range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Eligible employees are offered a comprehensive total rewards package, including equity, medical benefits, ESPP, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and time-off programs.