Failure Analysis Engineer III

Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's most advanced electronic products. Universal Instruments is a cost effective enabler of the fast-moving electronics industry road map. From cell phones, tablets or advanced computing platforms, 5G infrastructure, internet of things, cloud computing and storage as well as wearable’s, sensors, MEMS, industrial, automotive, military and medical applications, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!

Summary:

This role seeks to provide direct support to the failure analysis team by performing both non-destructive and destructive analytical/inspection techniques in determining root cause of electronic defects and non-conformances, as defined by IPC or customer criteria. These techniques include but are not limited to Cross-Sectioning, SEM/EDX, FTIR, and Ion Chromatography.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Perform electrical isolation, cross sectional evaluation, mechanical, physical, or chemical analyses as required, and prepare technical reports.

• Analyzes failed printed circuit boards and assemblies received from customers to determine potential yield problems and potential future fallout.

• Utilize optical microscopes, video imaging/capture equipment, X-Ray, SEM/EDX (Scanning Electron Microscope), XRF and analytical techniques to document and define root cause of failures and failure mechanisms.

• Accurately collect, analyze, and interpret test data to generate formal reports, recommend resolutions, improvements, changes, and modifications in equipment, processes, or procedures as necessary.

• Conducts customer reviews to develop analytical approach and prepares cost estimates / quotations.

• Provides assessment for capital equipment justifications, and outside services.

• May mentor University research students with process development projects.

  Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

• 4+ years of experience with electronics manufacturing processes, materials, and yield improvements.

• Knowledge of PCB fabrication processes is highly desirable.

• Experience with analytical equipment preferred.

• Experience with direct customer presentation and engagement.

• The ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and in giving presentations.

  Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

  Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to access and manipulate various objects, tools or controls.

• Ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings, machine and computer monitors, analog and digital output devices.

• Must be able to distinguish colors.

  Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

  Target Annual Base Pay: $99,800 - $107,600 + Robust Benefits