Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform thermomechanical characterization of sub-assemblies and silicon dies
• Execute failure analysis and debug activities on sub-assemblies
• Diagnose failures using root cause analysis tools like fishbone diagrams, hypothesis tables, and 8D approach
• Utilize failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Process data using Python, MATLAB, and JMP
• Manage back-end semiconductor assembly processes including die attach, wire-bonding, and AOI
• Conduct characterization in mechanical vibrations, thermography, and mechanical load testing

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Optical Engineering or Applied Physics
• 10+ years of experience in debugging complex failure analysis in opto-mechanical assembly
• Proficiency in data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, or JMP
• Experience with semiconductor packaging and inspection equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations

About the Company

PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first useful quantum computers. Using a silicon photonics architecture, the company leverages advanced semiconductor manufacturing to build million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.