First Search Inc. · 7 hours ago
Senior Failure Analysis Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expFirst Search Inc. is a company focused on automotive engineering, and they are seeking a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer. The role involves performing failure analysis on power supply systems, debugging AC/DC switching power supply modules, and providing technical support to customers regarding quality issues.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Sarah Katz
Responsibilities
Debugging and functionality verification of AC/DC switching power supply modules in various topologies using company 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 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, 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
MSEE or equivalent discipline with 3 years' working experience will be given preference
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
Benefits
Relocation assistance provided
Company
First Search Inc.
For over 40 years, First Search has transformed how companies hire (and how candidates get selected) with results that outpace the industry norms for companies like Motorola, T-Mobile, Pulte Homes, Fluor Corporation, and Salesforce partners.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Allen Katz
Chief Employment Officer (CEO)
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