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Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in providing a unique range of analytical testing services to multiple industries. With over 200,000 analytical methods, Eurofins Scientific helps make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Our network of over 63,000 employees across a network of more than 950 laboratories in 60 countries, strengthens Eurofins Scientific as leader in scientific testing services.

Job Description

Our Sunnyvale, CA laboratory provides test, engineering, and reliability services to a wide range of technology sectors, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our failure analysis team supports clients in developing and refining technologies across various industries, including consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, military, aerospace, and manufacturing. We use cutting-edge methods and tools to provide hands-on technical expertise. If you thrive in a tech-driven environment, enjoy tackling challenges, and take pride in your work, join us to live this every day.

The Engineering team is seeking a Battery Failure Analysis Engineer to work with various battery devices, electronic components, and customers to grow EAG's business. You will diagnose and analyze battery devices, lead root cause investigations, and ensure quality in operations and products. Responsibilities include organizing and assigning tasks, reviewing and approving data and reports, managing workflow, training staff, and fostering a cohesive team. You will also interface with customers, resolve issues, develop technical content, and participate in industry events to become a thought leader.

Examples of the type of investigations :

Identifieda battery fabrication defect as well as a design related issue within a non-functioning, first version product to be used in a novel medical application : With this failure insight, the client was able to quickly implement appropriate changes and corrections to the manufacturing and redesign, producing a working product to further their new product launch activities.

As an FA Engineer, you will use advanced tools and techniques to support clients by understanding their needs, designing and executing analytical plans, providing insights, and recommending next steps.

This dynamic role involves working with a variety of innovative samples.

If you enjoy challenges, thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

This role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) therefore all accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR : U.S. Person is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Education and Experience :

BS in Electrical Engineeringis preferred.

5 years of direct experience in battery failure analysis, performance testing, characterization, and / or R&D role

Semiconductor or Electronics Failure Analysis experience highly preferred

Experience managing, leading and / or mentoring / training is highly desired

Hands-on Experience and Expertise :

Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)

Battery tear down

Operating battery testers and software : Cycler, Maccor, Novonix and Arbin

Electrical Test / Measurements : Bench testing, parametric analyzer, o-scopes, CV measurement, etc.

X-ray (2D and CT / 3D) inspection for battery failures

Preferred Hands-on Experience and Expertise :

Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (C-SAM)

Fault isolation techniques : OBIRCH, XIVA, EMMI, IR Thermography, LVP / LTP, SDL / LADA

Chemical etching (HF, acids / bases, delineation, etc.)

Plasma etching (RIE, ICP, CF4, etc.)

Deprocessing (RIE, parallel lapping, PFIB, etc.)

Cross sectioning (metallurgical, ion mill, DB FIB, etc.)

SEM / EDS

Microprobing, Picoprobing, Nanoprobing

DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis)

Software : GDS layout, LabView

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Ability :

Battery failure modes, causes, classification and mechanisms : electrical, thermal, mechanical

Different types of batteries technologies : Li-ion, cell, coin, pouch, pack

Familiarity with battery manufacturing : roll-to-roll, calendaring, and other processes

Battery disassembly, and Li-ion safety standards and related safety and handling hazards

Electrical characteristics of different types of battery compositions, mainly li-ion battery types : LFP / NMC / NCA / LMLO / LCO / LTO)

Battery related electronics, such as management / fuel gauge, charging, and related safety / protection circuitry

Knowledge of corrosion byproducts, interfacial / separator issues, electromigration, dendrites

Concepts of exothermic material decomposition, electrolyte combustion, pressurized cell venting

Battery reliability / quality testing and associated extrapolations : impedance, capacity and environmental testing

Knowledge in Device physics, IC design, semiconductor fabrication and package manufacturing

Industry Standards : ISO, MIL-STD, AEC, JEDEC, IPC, etc.

Proficient collaborator and communicator both verbal and written

Must be hands-on in a laboratory environment, operating tools, performing techniques, etc.

Reading schematics, design files, and troubleshooting analog / digital circuits

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 80% of the time.

Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more 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

Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.

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 hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and / or any other devices or equipment that is required.

Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Additional Information

Compensation Range : $100,000-$130,000 / yr. (Pay rate is commensurate with experience and degree of technical expertise.)

What It's Like to Work Here :

Teamwork : experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG teamfeels 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.

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!

EurofinsEAGLaboratoriesis committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and / or veteran status, and / or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related mattersbased onan individual's qualifications,abilitiesand efforts without regard to protected status.

Eurofins is aGender, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

EAGlaboratories

Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a M / F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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