Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.
The position as Senior Failure Analysis Engineer (f/m/d) will be responsible for planning and executing analysis requests on our Power, IC and MCU semiconductor products. Individual will drive projects to improve our lab capabilities towards chip analytics and handle state-of-the-art equipment like microscopes, LIBS, Failure spot localization and SEM/FIB. The position reports directly to the Global Lab Manager.
About the position:
Perform die-level and package-level failure analysis on IC and MCU products to identify root causes of failures.
Utilize advanced FA tools and techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM), optical microscopy, and Curve Tracer for fault isolation and defect characterization.
Generate detailed FA reports to communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and customers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, product, test engineering, and quality assurance to resolve issues and improve product reliability.
Develop and optimize FA methodologies and processes to enhance analysis accuracy and efficiency.
Maintain and calibrate FA laboratory equipment and ensure the availability of necessary supplies.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in failure analysis techniques and semiconductor technology.
About you:
University degree in materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or comparable.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in failure analysis of semiconductor devices
Proficiency in operating FA equipment such as optical microscopy, SEM, Curve Tracer, and Photon Emission Microscopy.
Hands-on experience with physical FA techniques including chemical decapsulation, mechanical cross-sectioning, and ion milling.
Strong understanding of semiconductor physics, IC fabrication processes, and circuit analysis.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness to work in a laboratory setting with occasional flexible hours to meet urgent requests.
Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and annual contribution
Paid time off and 11 holidays
$850 Lifestyle Spending Account
Tuition reimbursement (up to $20,000)
Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities
Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options
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What We Do
Littelfuse is an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world. Across more than 15 countries, and with 17,000 global associates, we partner with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, our products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets—everywhere, every day. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Littelfuse was founded in 1927.
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Littelfuse has had a long-standing commitment to ensuring a diversified workforce through equal employment opportunities. Maintaining a diversified workforce is critical to the success of our organization.
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