Principal Failure Analysis Engineer

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Palm Bay, FL, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
3D Printing
The Role
Lead failure analysis of power management semiconductor products using nondestructive and image-based isolation techniques, bench electrical characterization, schematic/layout interpretation, and deprocessing to identify and report root causes.
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Job Description

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

  • Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  
  • Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 
  • Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

Skills Required

  • 10-15 years' experience in semiconductor device failure analysis
  • 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
  • Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and packaging
  • Experience with package and non-destructive techniques: Curve tracer, X-ray, SAM
  • Experience with image-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 experience: wet chemistry, polishing, plasma
  • 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 without visa sponsorship

Renesas Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Renesas Electronics and has not been reviewed or approved by Renesas Electronics.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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HQ: Tokyo
10,040 Employees

What We Do

We're the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer. Our mission is to make our lives easier and a world that's safer, healthier, greener, and smarter.

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