Job Description: Job Description Description: Company Description: Spirit Electronics is a veteran-owned, woman-owned value-added supplier of high reliability components, engineering services and superior supply chain solutions. With a history rooted in serving the military and space industries, Spirit strives to be a valued partner to key technology sectors. As an award-winning distributor, Spirit delivers authorized products and a range of value-added services, including SMI/VMI, foundry access, electrical and environmental testing, design, assembly, and end-of-life management. Position Overview: This is a full-time role for a Failure Analysis (FA) Engineer at Spirit Electronics located in Phoenix, AZ. The FA Engineer will play a vital role in our FA/DPA lab analyzing microelectronics, semiconductors, EEE components, and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The FA Engineer will work with the Technical Sales Team to understand customer requirements, provide quotes and estimated timelines to complete the work. The FA Engineer will need to be flexible and accommodate a wide range of devices and components analyzed in Spirit's lab. Additionally, the FA Engineer will be responsible for ensuring lab equipment is utilized effectively, and work orders are completed on time to meet schedules. The FA Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining quality standards and procedures and working with the Quality Team to pass certifications and audits. US PERSON REQUIREMENT Due to US Export control laws, must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident or have protected status Essential Job Functions:Act as the main point of contact for Technical Sales for RFQ, Quoting, Deliverables, and Cycle Time requirementsExecute hands-on operations for C-SAM, X-Ray, decapsulation, cross-sectioning, SEM, EDS, microscopic inspection, and destructive physical analysis (DPA) services, including sample preparationManage lab resources to ensure high utilization and timely completion of work ordersTrack, report, and expedite lab work orders to meet customer committed schedulesAnalyze test and inspection results to provide customers with results, conclusions, and suggested follow-up actionsAct as subject matter expert for completed analysis and create presentations, reports, and data pack collateral for lab work ordersCoordinate with Quality to ensure SOPs are updated, accurate, and meet AS9100 and ISO9001 standards, and successfully pass customer and certification auditsConduct FA lab tours and act as spokesman for Spirit's FA capabilitiesMaintain lab equipment to preventative maintenance and calibration schedulesRequirements: Requirements:5-7 years of experience in semiconductor device analysis, failure analysis, or related fieldBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related fieldAdvanced degrees or technical certifications are a plusHands-on experience with failure analysis, device analysis, technology tear-down, reverse engineering, DPA testing, and construction analysis of semiconductors, passive, and discrete devicesExtensive experience with MIL-STD for EEE and semiconductor components, especially DPA MIL-STD-1580Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a dynamic work environmentStrong solution-focused work ethic with a high degree of flexibility supporting multiple projects of varying complexity and priorityStrong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze complex circuits and devicesHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail in analytical processesExcellent communication skills with ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical information clearlyKnowledge of personnel and product safety practices, including ESD and FOD controls PI113123b5-
