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Sigma Design Electrical Fault Isolation Engineer in Redmond, Washington
Electrical Fault Isolation Engineer
SIGMADESIGN is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. SIGMADESIGN believes in hiring, developing and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, SIGMADESIGN has multiple plans for medical and dental insurance including some with FSA and HSA. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
We are currently looking for a Electrical Fault Isolation Engineer to join our team in Redmond, WA. This role is full-time in-office. The pay range is $115,000-140,000/year DOE.
Primary Function:
The Electrical Fault Isolation Engineer is responsible for electromechanical test creation and execution on customer designed hardware.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
Develop methods and perform integrated circuit (IC) fault isolation to identify failure mechanism(s) utilizing schematics, layouts, IC design analysis, TDR, VNA, pad micro-nanoprobing, device characterization, Lock in Thermography (LIT), IR Thermal Imaging, and Photon Emission Microscopy (PEM)
Conduct research in developing and identifying new fault isolation techniques
Perform electrical bench testing and interpret ATE data logs to aid in localizing electrical failures
Perform physical analysis, including IC de-processing, parallel lapping, cross-sectioning, and package construction analysis to aid in localizing and identifying failure mechanism
Develop, characterize, and optimize FA techniques and tools to advance FA capabilities/efficiency
Write in-detailed easy to follow SOPs for each technique being used
Education and Experience: (Knowledge, skills, & abilities)
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in board design and electrical fault isolation method developments on PCB, FPC, semiconductors, analog, mixed signal IC devices,
Hands-on experience in electrical fault isolation and defect characterization tools and techniques including but not limited to: TDR, curve trace, nano/micro-probing, LIT, PEM,
In-depth understanding of both digital and analog circuits, device physics, IC/PCB fabrication processes
Great communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group.
Demonstrate commitment and adherence to SIGMADESIGN Core Values.
Pass a post-offer background verification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of integrated electronics fabrication processes and experience with electro-mechanical systems assembly
1+ years experience in analytical and FA techniques, including C-SAM, FIB-SEM, and XRD/XRF
Experience with materials relevant to flexible electronic devices, i.e. photo patternable polymeric resins, elastomers, conductors, underfills, encapsulant materials, thermal materials
Work Environment:
Standard lab/production environment. Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients or suppliers. Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
SIGMADESIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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