Engineer, Failure Analysis | EAG Laboratories
2 months ago
Sunnyvale
Job DescriptionCompany Description Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in providing a unique range of analytical testing services to multiple industries. With over 200,000 analytical methods, Eurofins Scientific helps make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Our network of over 63,000 employees across a network of more than 950 laboratories in 60 countries, strengthens Eurofins Scientific as leader in scientific testing services. Job Description Our Sunnyvale, CA laboratory provides test, engineering, and reliability services to a wide range of technology sectors, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our failure analysis team supports clients in developing and refining technologies across various industries, including consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, military, aerospace, and manufacturing. We use cutting-edge methods and tools to provide hands-on technical expertise. If you thrive in a tech-driven environment, enjoy tackling challenges, and take pride in your work, join us to live this every day. The Engineering team is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to work with various battery devices, electronic components, and customers to grow EAG’s business. You will diagnose and analyze battery devices, lead root cause investigations, and ensure quality in operations and products. Responsibilities include organizing and assigning tasks, reviewing and approving data and reports, managing workflow, training staff, and fostering a cohesive team. You will also interface with customers, resolve issues, develop technical content, and participate in industry events to become a thought leader. Examples of the type of investigations: This dynamic role involves working with a variety of innovative samples. If you enjoy challenges, thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply. Qualifications 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. Education and Experience: • 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, • 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), • Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), • Battery tear down, • Operating battery testers and software: Cycler, Maccor, Novonix and Arbin, • 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. Physical Requirements: • 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. We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you. Additional Information Compensation Range: $100,000-$130,000/yr. (Pay rate is commensurate with experience and degree of technical expertise.) What It’s Like to Work Here: • 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. Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer If you enjoy being immersed in science or engineering, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today! Check out our other opportunities: Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.