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SPIRIT ELECTRONICS

Failure Analysis Engineer (Aerospace & Defense)

phoenix mobile home park, AZ

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SPIRIT ELECTRONICS lists this Failure Analysis Engineer (Aerospace & Defense) opportunity in phoenix mobile home park, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Description

Description:

Company Description:

Spirit Electronics is a veteran-owned, woman-owned value-added supplier of high reliability components, engineering services and superior supply chain solutions. With a history rooted in serving the military and space industries, Spirit strives to be a valued partner to key technology sectors. As an award-winning distributor, Spirit delivers authorized products and a range of value-added services, including SMI/VMI, foundry access, electrical and environmental testing, design, assembly, and end-of-life management.

Position Overview:

This is a full-time role for a Failure Analysis (FA) Engineer at Spirit Electronics located in Phoenix, AZ. The FA Engineer will play a vital role in our FA/DPA lab analyzing microelectronics, semiconductors, EEE components, and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The FA Engineer will work with the Technical Sales Team to understand customer requirements, provide quotes and estimated timelines to complete the work. The FA Engineer will need to be flexible and accommodate a wide range of devices and components analyzed in Spirit’s lab. Additionally, the FA Engineer will be responsible for ensuring lab equipment is utilized effectively, and work orders are completed on time to meet schedules. The FA Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining quality standards and procedures and working with the Quality Team to pass certifications and audits.

US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to US Export control laws, must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident or have protected status

Essential Job Functions:

Act as the main point of contact for Technical Sales for RFQ, Quoting, Deliverables, and Cycle Time requirements

Execute hands-on operations for C-SAM, X-Ray, decapsulation, cross-sectioning, SEM, EDS, microscopic inspection, and destructive physical analysis (DPA) services, including sample preparation

Manage lab resources to ensure high utilization and timely completion of work orders

Track, report, and expedite lab work orders to meet customer committed schedules

Analyze test and inspection results to provide customers with results, conclusions, and suggested follow-up actions

Act as subject matter expert for completed analysis and create presentations, reports, and data pack collateral for lab work orders

Coordinate with Quality to ensure SOPs are updated, accurate, and meet AS9100 and ISO9001 standards, and successfully pass customer and certification audits

Conduct FA lab tours and act as spokesman for Spirit’s FA capabilities

Maintain lab equipment to preventative maintenance and calibration schedules

Requirements:

Requirements:

5-7 years of experience in semiconductor device analysis, failure analysis, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field

Advanced degrees or technical certifications are a plus

Hands-on experience with failure analysis, device analysis, technology tear-down, reverse engineering, DPA testing, and construction analysis of semiconductors, passive, and discrete devices

Extensive experience with MIL-STD for EEE and semiconductor components, especially DPA MIL-STD-1580

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a dynamic work environment

Strong solution-focused work ethic with a high degree of flexibility supporting multiple projects of varying complexity and priority

Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze complex circuits and devices

High level of accuracy and attention to detail in analytical processes

Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical information clearly

Knowledge of personnel and product safety practices, including ESD and FOD controls

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Worksite address

phoenix mobile home park, AZ, 85086, US

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