Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer

The role

The Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer will perform thermomechanical characterization of sub-assembly and silicon dies. This role involves carrying out failure analysis and debug activities on sub-assemblies.

What you will do

• Diagnose failures using root cause analysis tools such as fishbone diagram, hypothesis table, and 8D approach
• Perform failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Use data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, and JMP
• Apply familiarity with back-end semiconductor assembly processes, testing methodologies, and equipment
• Use semiconductor packaging and inspection equipment, processes, and material systems
• Perform characterization in mechanical vibrations, thermography, and mechanical load testers
• Manage short deadlines and follow a disciplined work process
• Work in a fast-paced environment

Required 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations

Nice to have

• Peripheral experience in photonics and electrical engineering

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)
• End-of-year company shutdown

Before you apply

• PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address

About the company

PsiQuantum's mission is to build the first useful quantum computers using silicon photonics architecture. The company focuses on building and deploying million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.