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Eurofins | EAG Laboratories · 4 weeks ago

Engineer, Failure Analysis | EAG Laboratories

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in providing analytical testing services. EAG Laboratories is looking for a Failure Analysis Engineer to perform root cause investigations, develop analytical plans, and mentor team members while collaborating with clients across various industries.

Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyChemicalEnvironmental ConsultingGreenTechHealth CareLife Science

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform failure analysis on batteries and electronic components, leading root cause investigations and driving quality improvements

Develop and execute analytical plans, interpret results, and provide actionable insights to clients

Manage workflow, mentor team members, and ensure technical excellence

Collaborate with customers, resolve technical issues, and represent EAG at industry events

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringFailure AnalysisFault Isolation TechniquesBattery Failure AnalysisSemiconductor ExperienceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsHands-on Laboratory SkillsTeam ManagementCommunication SkillsTechnical Mentoring

Required

Background in Electrical Engineering or related field

Expertise in fault isolation and failure analysis tools and methods

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

This role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) therefore all accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. Person is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security

BS in Electrical Engineering

5+ hands-on Semiconductor and Electronics Failure Analysis experience

2+ years of direct experience performing battery failure analysis, performance testing and/or R&D role

Experience managing, leading, and/or mentoring/training is highly desired

Electrical Failure Analysis methodologies and techniques

Physical Failure Analysis methodologies and techniques

Knowledge in Device physics, IC design, semiconductor fabrication and package manufacturing

Industry Standards: ISO, MIL-STD, AEC, JEDEC, IPC, etc

Knowledge of corrosion byproducts, interfacial/separator issues, electromigration, dendrites

Battery failure modes, causes, classification, and mechanisms: electrical, thermal, mechanical

Different types of batteries technologies: Li-ion, cell, coin, pouch, pack

Familiarity with battery manufacturing: roll-to-roll, calendaring, and other processes

Battery disassembly, and Li-ion safety standards and related safety and handling hazards

Electrical characteristics of different types of battery compositions, mainly li-ion battery types: LFP/NMC/NCA/LMLO/LCO/LTO)

Battery related electronics, such as management/fuel gauge, charging, and related safety/protection circuitry

Concepts of exothermic material decomposition, electrolyte combustion, pressurized cell venting

Battery reliability/quality testing and associated extrapolations: impedance, capacity and environmental testing

Proficient collaborator and communicator both verbal and written

Must be hands-on in a laboratory environment, operating tools, performing techniques, etc

Reading schematics, design files, and troubleshooting analog/digital circuits

Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 80% of the time

Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more 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

Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting

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 hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that is required

Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota

Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs

Preferred

Fault isolation techniques: OBIRCH, XIVA, EMMI, IR Thermography, LVP/LTP, SDL/LADA

Cross sectioning (metallurgical, ion mill, DB FIB, etc.)

SEM/EDS

Microprobing, Picoprobing, Nanoprobing

Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (C-SAM)

X-ray (2D and CT/3D) inspection of IC, electronics, and batteries

Chemical etching (HF, acids/bases, delineation, etc.)

Plasma etching (RIE, ICP, CF4, etc.)

Deprocessing (RIE, parallel lapping, PFIB, etc.)

DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis)

Software: GDS layout, LabView

Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)

Battery tear down

Operating battery testers and software: Cycler, Maccor, Novonix and Arbin

Electrical Test/Measurements: Bench testing, parametric analyzer, o-scopes, CV measurement, etc

Benefits

Compensation is aligned with market standards for the region and tailored to individual qualifications and experience.

Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG team 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.

Company

Eurofins | EAG Laboratories

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When it comes to understanding the physical structure, chemical properties and performance of advanced materials and integrated circuitry, no other scientific services company offers the breadth of experience, diversity of analytical techniques or technical ingenuity of EAG Laboratories.

Founded in 1978

San Diego, California, USA

1001-5000 employees