What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality and Failure Analysis Technician position at iDEAL Semiconductor?
Job Overview
The Failure Analysis (FA) Sample Preparation Technician is responsible for preparing electronic, mechanical, and material samples for detailed failure analysis investigations. This role supports Quality and Reliability Engineering by performing precision sample preparation, equipment operation, documentation, and administrative activities to ensure timely and accurate analysis of customer returns, production issues, and reliability test failures.
The position also provides administrative support to the Quality and Failure Analysis teams, including report management, data entry, record retention, and coordination of laboratory activities.
Duties
- Prepare samples for failure analysis using sectioning, polishing, grinding, mounting, and other laboratory techniques.
- Operate and maintain sample preparation equipment, including cutting saws, mounting presses, polishing machines, and microscopes.
- Assist engineers in cross-sectioning, decapsulation, delayering and other destructive and non-destructive analysis activities.
- Handle and process returned products, reliability test samples, and manufacturing defect samples.
- Maintain proper identification, traceability, and storage of samples throughout the analysis process.
- Initiate CAPA and FA Reports
- Follow laboratory safety procedures and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) requirements.
- Support laboratory organization, cleanliness, and equipment calibration activities.
- Assist with documentation of findings and preparation of analysis reports.
- Enter and maintain failure analysis data in databases and tracking systems.
- Generate reports, charts, and metrics related to quality and reliability performance.
- Maintain laboratory records, work instructions, and document control systems.
- Coordinate sample receipt, shipment, and inventory management.
- Schedule meetings and support department administrative activities.
- Assist with audit preparation and quality documentation compliance.
- Track corrective actions and follow-up activities as assigned.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within Quality and Reliability functions.
Requirements:
- Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Materials Science, Quality, or a related field preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1-3 years of laboratory, manufacturing, quality, or failure analysis experience preferred.
- Experience with sample preparation techniques and laboratory equipment is highly desirable.
- Experience working in electronics, semiconductor, medical device, automotive, or manufacturing environments is a plus.
- Familiarity with microscopes, precision cutting, polishing, chemical handling and sample preparation processes.
- Understanding of quality systems and documentation practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to use databases and tracking systems for data management.
- Basic understanding of failure analysis and reliability testing processes.
- Salary will be offered based on experience and skill.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $40