Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 2 hours ago
Failure Analysis and Materials Engineer II
Tustin, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $97K/yr
2+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The Failure Analysis and Materials Engineer will develop low voltage electric architectures, performing material qualifications and in-depth investigations to support vehicle control and connected car products.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expert guidance to the design team for materials used in low voltage electronics manufacturing: components (packaging, PCB), surface-mount technology (cleaning, coating, solder), enclosure (metals, plastics)
Contribute to material qualification by suppliers and internal Design of Experiments
Perform ECU-level analysis of failure and post-test assemblies. Candidate is expected to have a thorough understanding of electrical testing methods and their limitations. Hands-on analysis equipment to be used includes digital multimeter (DMM); power supplies; oscilloscopes; inductance, capacitance and resistance (LCR) meters; insulation resistance (IR) meters; HiPot testers; curve tracers/ source-measure units (SMU) and time domain reflectometry (TDR), parametric and signal analyzers
Coordinate with external test laboratories for in-depth analyses using non-destructive (CT scan, Shadow Moire, CSAM) and destructive (cross-section) techniques
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or equivalent
Two or more years of industry experience in a failure analysis and material engineering role
Technical knowledge of one or more aspects related to PCBA reliability: failure modes, reliability specification development, design guidelines, water-cooled electronics, interconnects
Hands-on experience performing electronics failure analysis or material characterization
Hands-on analysis equipment to be used includes digital multimeter (DMM); power supplies; oscilloscopes; inductance, capacitance and resistance (LCR) meters; insulation resistance (IR) meters; HiPot testers; curve tracers/ source-measure units (SMU) and time domain reflectometry (TDR), parametric and signal analyzers
Familiarity with common standards used in electronics such as IPC-600/610, AEC-qualification
Experience working with Contract Manufacturers in Asia and North America
Understanding of Highly Accelerated Testing methods and governing equations for different types of failure mechanisms
Preferred
Hands-on experience with the application and use of common FA Lab capabilities including optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), scanning acoustic microscopy (CSAM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), radiography, computed tomography (CT), infrared imaging, lock-in thermography, microprobing, microsectional analysis, sample preparation, component disassembly and acid decapsulation
Benefits
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans
Medical, vision and dental coverage
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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