Our Failure Analysis Team is looking for a Principal Failure Analysis Engineer in our Palm Bay, Florida office with failure analysis experience in Power Management to help the growing demand and support for power requirement with Artificial Intelligence. We are seeking an enthusiastic, initiative-taking, fast-learning individual who will focus on analyzing and reporting on a variety of semiconductor products.
A successful candidate would have knowledge or experience in the following:
- An understanding of Semiconductor fabrication and packaging.
- Package and non-destructive techniques: Curve tracer, X-ray, SAM
- Images based isolation techniques: Photon Emission Microscopy, OBIRCh, Thermal emission.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layouts.
- Use of bench equipment to power up and characterize fault symptoms.
- Deprocessing techniques: Wet chemistry, polishing, plasma.
- 10-15 years’ experience in semiconductor device failure analysis and/or equivalent
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering
- Failure analysis experience with Power Management products
- Experience with electrical isolation and physical failure analysis techniques
- Strong understanding of diodes and transistors work.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be an initiative-taking team player who is able to take direction, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and communicate effectively.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
Additional Information
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.
At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.
We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.
Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?
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Skills Required
- 10-15 years experience in semiconductor device failure analysis or equivalent
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Failure analysis experience with Power Management products
- Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and packaging
- Experience with package and nondestructive techniques: curve tracer, X-ray, SAM
- Experience with image-based isolation techniques: photon emission microscopy, OBIRCH, thermal emission imaging
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layouts
- Use of bench equipment to power up and characterize fault symptoms
- Deprocessing techniques experience: wet chemistry, polishing, plasma
- Strong understanding of diodes and transistors
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Initiative-taking team player able to manage multiple tasks and take direction
- Currently authorized to work in the United States; employer will not sponsor work visas
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Feedback suggests pay is generally fair-to-good across many roles, with base pay aligned to prevailing market levels in multiple U.S. locations. Engineering and leadership tracks can be competitive on total compensation, reinforcing a sense that pay can meet market expectations in key job families.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is solid and well-regarded by employees. Day-one eligibility in U.S. roles is described, supporting confidence in access and continuity of care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and parental leave provide a comprehensive time-off framework. Company initiatives like Renesas Day and meeting-light Focus Fridays further support time away and balance.
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