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Job description
Electrical Failure Analysis, Senior Engineer
Full-time
Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 160,000 - yearly
Eurofins EAG Laboratories has over 40 years experience in engineering and materials testing services. Our parent company, Eurofins Scientific, is a multi-billion-dollar global leader in engineering and scientific services operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees with a portfolio of over 200,000 validated analytical methods.
At EAG, curiosity fuels everything we do. Every analysis, every test, and every question asked in our labs helps unlock what materials and products are capable of—and what the world can build next. If you’re energized by materials science, analytical chemistry, engineering rigor, and solving problems that matter, you’ll feel right at home here.
Every analysis, every test, and every question asked in our labs helps unlock what materials and products are capable of—and what the world can build next. If you’re energized by materials science, analytical chemistry, and engineering rigor, you’ll feel right at home here.
Our scientists and engineers support industries ranging from semiconductors and advanced electronics to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy systems, and consumer products. Using advanced techniques in analytical chemistry, microscopy, surface analysis, and engineering sciences, we help clients solve complex challenges across the product lifecycle.
What sets EAG apart isn’t just our world‑class instrumentation—it’s our people. We’re problem solvers, collaborators, and lifelong learners who value precision, curiosity, and impact. Here, your work directly influences the safety, reliability, and performance of products used around the globe.
Imagine the possibilities. Let’s explore them together.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)
Schedule: Full-time, onsite lab role. Typical Monday–Friday daytime hours; flexibility required to support urgent analyses, extended hours, or occasional weekend work based on lab demand.
About the Role
Eurofins EAG Laboratories is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead hands‑on investigations of electronic components, packages, and systems. You will work directly in the lab owning electrical failure analysis from problem definition through root cause and client recommendations.
This role is best suited for someone who enjoys deep technical debugging, operates lab tools independently, and can translate complex data into clear, actionable conclusions.
What You’ll Do
Perform hands‑on failure analysis on semiconductor devices and electronic components (ICs, subcomponents, systems)
Design and execute analytical plans to determine root cause of electrical/mechanical failures
Use and interpret results from tools such as: X‑ray, SEM/EDS, FA isolation techniques, and electrical characterization tools
Analyze ATE datalogs, schematics, and test results to diagnose issues
Lead or contribute to fault isolation and deprocessing workflows
Review, validate, and approve lab data and technical reports
Communicate findings to internal teams and external clients in clear, practical terms
Identify process improvements to increase lab throughput and reduce repeat failures
Support cross‑functional collaboration with lab staff to manage workflow, quality, and priorities
Why Join EAG
Work on high-impact technical problems across multiple industries
Access to advanced lab tools and techniques
Opportunity to own investigations end‑to‑end and influence outcomes
Collaborative, hands‑on team environment focused on technical excellence
Compliance Requirement (ITAR)
This position supports work subject to U.S. export control regulations.
Applicants must meet U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR:
U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card)
Protected Individual (asylee or refugee)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
8+ years of hands‑on failure analysis experience in semiconductor or electronics environment
Demonstrated experience with multiple FA techniques and tools, such as: Electrical characterization (curve trace, parametric analysis, oscilloscope)
Fault isolation (e.g., OBIRCH, emission microscopy, thermal techniques)
Deprocessing and sample prep (e.g., RIE, FIB/PFIB, lapping, etching)
Physical analysis (SEM/EDS, cross‑sectioning, X‑ray, C‑SAM)
Working knowledge of device physics, IC layout, and semiconductor processes
Experience reviewing and writing technical reports for internal or customer use
Ability to work onsite in a lab environment daily and handle multiple active analyses
Preferred
Experience with advanced nodes (e.g., FinFET) or complex packaging
Familiarity with industry standards (JEDEC, IPC, MIL‑STD, AEC)
Experience supporting external customers or client‑facing technical discussions
Exposure to LabView, GDS layout tools, or similar systems
Work Environment & Expectations
This is a fully onsite lab role in Sunnyvale, CA
Work involves operating lab equipment, handling chemicals/materials, and following safety protocols
Schedule may adjust based on priority turnaround times and customer commitments
Must be able to coordinate with team members to manage workload and meet deadlines
Physical Requirements
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods (4+ 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.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
Ability to communicate clearly and understandably in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in group settings.
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 respirator, hard‑hat, steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat, and other required devices or equipment.
Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in workflow contexts.
Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.
The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 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.
What It’s Like to Work Here:
Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins‑EAG community 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.
Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401k Company Matching
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Education Assistance
…and more!
Eurofins EAG Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all of our employment practices.Eurofins EAG Laboratories recruits, hires, trains, promotes and administers all employment-related mattersbased onan individual's qualifications,abilities,and efforts. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, military and/or protected veteran status, and/or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Eurofins EAG Laboratories is a Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity Action employer
Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Worksite address
sunnyvale, CA, 94087, US
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