Failure Analysis Technician I

Position Title: Failure Analysis Technician I

About Advanced Energy
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductor and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energys employees worldwide.

Responsibilities
Day-to day responsibilities include but not limited to,

• Review the CFA request, read and interpret technical drawings and specifications, circuit schematics and lay-outs, and plan for the details of Failure Analysis step/procedures
• Perform failure analysis on electronic components to identify the failure location and root cause.
• Generate detailed FA reports for root cause identification, meeting customer requirements and cycle time targets. Provide actionable feedback to resolve failure causes and drive corrective actions.
• Utilize various failure analysis methods and techniques using different kinds of FA equipment.
• Collaborate with QA, PSG, Design Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to classify unknown defects and assess reliability risks.
• Participate in problem-solving and early-stage investigations to prevent potential issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Establish a knowledge base for lessons learned to support ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Develop and improve failure analysis techniques and methodologies for each component.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to failure analysis.
• Conduct supplier visits if necessary to validate root cause analysis and quality improvement actions.
• Have close coordination with suppliers to resolve problems related to application and develop applicable reliability test method on new type or technology of component.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• With Associate’s degree or BS degree in engineering or related field
• 3–5-year experience in semiconductor Failure Analysis
• Knowledge and experience of semiconductor process, assembly and reliability testing
• Hands-on lab experience using test equipment such as oscilloscope, curve tracer, multi-meter, parametric analyzers
• Familiarity with FA tools such as X-ray, SEM-EDX, FTIR, CSAM, cross-section machines, low and high-power microscopes and other related electrical test equipment.
• Proficient with MS Office, particularly with MS Excel software
• Ability to successfully develop and present reports/presentations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully communicate with individuals at all levels of the business and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
• Utilizes a proactive and persistent approach and demonstrates a sense of urgency
• Ability to handle multi tasks simultaneously and efficiently
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner and prioritize jobs in accordance with requirement and work in shift schedule.
  
  
  

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees in order to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application in accordance with the RA No. 10173 also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

---