What are the responsibilities and job description for the Failure Analysis Lead Engineer position at Samtec?
Description
Position at Samtec, Inc
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro / Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40 international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec's global presence enables its unmatched customer service.
Samtec is the industry-leading provider of mid-board optical transceiver solutions. This growing and comprehensive family of products provides reliable signal integrity over an extended distance in chip-to-chip, board-to-board, on-board and system-to-system connectivity. Optical products are offered with Samtec's Sudden Service® - full engineering support, online tools and a service attitude that is unmatched.
Samtec is seeking a Failure Analysis lead engineer in our Colorado Springs, CO location. This is a day shift position.
The salary range for this position is $116,000 - $147,000 per year inclusive of applicable bonus and commensurate with experience. Standard benefit offerings available are medical (HSA / PPO), dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short and long term disability, EAP, 401k plus other voluntary options as well as time off.
The Failure Analysis lead engineer will collaborate primarily with internal customers in the optical transceivers business segment. You will serve as the resident expert in root cause analysis techniques for a wide range of microelectronics devices, leading the failure analysis team. You will also help the functional manager oversee the failure analysis laboratory, developing and maintaining a broad range of failure analysis techniques, processes and equipment.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise in root cause failure analysis to cross-functional project teams from Engineering (Design, Product, Process, Test and Reliability), Manufacturing and Quality across the entire new product introduction lifecycle.
- Mentor team of Failure Analysis engineer, technicians, and Co-Ops. Work with team manager to prioritize team activities.
- Determine analysis test plans, evaluations, and data analysis to identify failure modes and mechanisms. Contribute to identifying solutions and improvements based on a strong knowledge of the product's design and assembly processes.
- Develop and implement specific requirements for improving existing PFA as well as developing new internal techniques and relationships with external labs as necessary
- Provide technical leadership and training on the use of the systems for accurate and repeatable analysis. Ensures failure analysis team and laboratory personnel implement proper maintenance and calibration of equipment.
- Investigates, recommends, and purchases new measurement, failure analysis, and inspection systems based upon ROI and throughput requirements
- Guide production improvements based on failure mechanisms
- This position may involve hands-on cleanroom work to make real-time observations
- Must be able to work independently but will be required to interact with colleagues, customers, and vendors to achieve objectives
The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.
Required Experience
Preferred Education BS or greater in Engineering, Materials, or the Physical Sciences or similar field.
Training required
On the job training as appropriate.
SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and / or gender identity / expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Salary : $116,000 - $147,000
