Power Integrations · 1 day ago
Senior Failure Analysis Engineer (Automotive)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$96K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expPower Integrations is a company focused on innovation in the semiconductor industry, and they are seeking a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer to perform power supply or system level failure analysis. The role involves debugging power supply modules, conducting defect analysis, providing technical reports, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication.
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Responsibilities
Debugging and functionality verification of AC/DC switching power supply modules in various topologies using Power Integration’s products will be an essential part of the job responsibility
Perform fault isolation and defect analysis/ characterization on power IC’s to identify root causes of product failures in reliability test, production test, 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 and/or customers' perceptions about PI quality
Provide support to Power Integrations customers in China and Taiwan on quality problem resolution to ensure customer satisfaction
Responsibility will also include effective verbal and written communication. Such communication will require, but not be limited to providing convincing technical reports suitable for external customers
Qualification
Required
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, read, and written communication skills in Mandarin is required
Excellent English speaking, reading and technical writing skill is required
Ability to interpret system level schematics, the IC level schematics, and IC layout of CMOS and bipolar devices is required
Must have B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent technical discipline with minimum 5 years' experience
Preferred
Candidates with direct experience in customer interface on resolution of customer quality problems will be given special consideration
Candidates with background and experience in automotive failure analysis/customer communication will be given special consideration
Preferences will be given to candidates who have a thorough understanding of analog, mixed-signal, or power semiconductor operational characteristics and the ability to apply fault isolation techniques at chip level as well as PCB at power supply system level
MSEE or equivalent discipline with 3 years' working experience will be given preference
Benefits
Equity
Medical benefits
ESPP
401K
Tuition reimbursement
Time off programs
Company
Power Integrations
Power Integrations designs, develops, markets, and manufactures high-voltage, analog integrated circuits.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$6M2009-01-01Post Ipo Equity
2008-02-01Post Ipo Equity· $6M
1997-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Jennifer Lloyd
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chris Jacobs
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Product Strategy
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