Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer
Role Overview
The Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer will be responsible for thermomechanical characterization of sub-assembly and associated silicon dies, as well as carrying out failure analysis/debug activities on sub-assemblies.
This role requires engineering expertise in mechanical, thermal, packaging, and package-processing disciplines.
Having peripheral experience in photonics and electrical engineering will be a plus.
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities:
- Experienced problem-solver and able to diagnose failures using root cause analysis tools such as fishbone diagram, hypothesis table, and 8D approach.
- Experienced with failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
- Experienced in data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, and JMP.
- Familiarity with back-end semiconductor assembly processes, testing methodologies, and equipment, including die attach, wire-bonding, and AOI.
- Exposure to photonics sub-assembly with experience in semiconductor packaging and inspection equipment, processes, and material systems (die attach, wire bonding, optical coupling, flip chip, underfill, etc.).
- Characterization experience in mechanical vibrations, thermography, and mechanical load testers.
- Demonstrated ability to manage short deadlines and to follow a disciplined work process. Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good team worker and brings in a positive attitude and is always ready to help others.
- Experience/Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in an applicable engineering discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or Applied Physics.
- 10+ years of experience applying engineering principles to debug complex failure analysis in opto-mechanical assembly process problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Self-starter;
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations;
- Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to [email protected].
- We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
- Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range.
- Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process.
- Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC
- Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC
- Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento
- Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations
- This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
- The estimated annual base salary range for this role is:
About PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum is developing the world's first commercially useful quantum computer using a photonics-based approach to solve problems beyond the reach of classical systems.
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