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Eurofins | EAG Laboratories · 13 hours ago

Lab Technician, DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis) | EAG Laboratories

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$25/hr - $30/hr

2+ years exp

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in analytical testing, and EAG Laboratories, part of Eurofins, offers advanced services in analytical chemistry and engineering sciences. The DPA Technician will perform advanced analysis on electronic devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and generating detailed technical reports.

Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyChemicalEnvironmental ConsultingGreenTechHealth CareLife Science

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) investigations per MIL-STD methods (e.g., MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-1580) to identify defects and assess reliability risks

Perform advanced analysis using optical/digital microscopy, SEM/EDS, X-ray (2D/real-time), and C-SAM to characterize component construction and detect anomalies

Conduct cross-sectioning, de-lidding, chemical/plasma etching, hermeticity testing, and other physical analysis techniques

Support test plans for reliability assessments and root cause investigations in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Implement new techniques and bring new tools online to enhance lab capabilities

Analyze samples to identify failure initiation sites and construction anomalies

Generate detailed technical reports and present findings to internal teams and customers

Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, JEDEC, AEC, IPC) and customer specifications

Interact with other technicians and engineers; mentor team members on best practices

Maintain adherence to safety protocols, Technology Control Plan, and quality system requirements

Protect confidential information and proprietary processes

Qualification

Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA)MIL-STD test methodsOpticalDigital MicroscopyScanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)X-ray (real-time/2D)Chemical EtchingCross SectioningElectronics Failure AnalysisCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

U.S. Citizen

U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”)

Political Asylee or Refugee

AS degree in Electronics or other technical and science fields highly desired

2+ years of direct experience in Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA), Semiconductor or Electronics Failure Analysis roles

Expertise performing MIL-STD test methods: MIL-STD 883, MIL-STD 750, MIL-STD 1580

Knowledge of and handling of electronics, integrated circuits, and components (e.g. resistors, capacitors, transformers, connectors, printed circuit boards, etc.)

High degree of manual dexterity

Meticulous, detail oriented and highly organized

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Optical and Digital Microscopy

X-ray (real-time/2D)

Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (C-SAM)

De-lidding of Ceramic and Hybrid IC packages

Chemical Etching (e.g. decapsulation, HF, BOE, delineation)

Deprocessing and Parallel Lapping

Plasma Etching (e.g. RIE, ICP, CF4, etc.)

Glassivation integrity testing

Cross Sectioning (e.g. metallurgical, mechanical, ion mill)

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)

Wire Bond Pull Testing

Die Shear Testing

Fine/Gross Leak Testing

Particle Impact Noise Detection (PIND)

Dye Penetrant Testing

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

Preferred

Knowledge of other Industry Standards: e.g. ISO, AEC, JEDEC, IPC

Device physics, circuits/schematics, IC design

Operate electrical Bench test equipment (curve tracers, power supplies, ohm meters, o-scopes)

Familiarity of semiconductor fabrication and package manufacturing

Software: GDS layout, LabView

Electronics Failure Analysis techniques and methodology

Benefits

401k Company Matching

Wellness Program

Volunteer Time off

Education Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

...and more!

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