Senior Application Failure Analysis Engineer

📍 Location: San Jose, CA (Relocation Available)

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💲 Salary: $90,000 – $120,000+ (Compensation may go up to $140K for exceptional candidates)

🕒 Travel: ~5%

🛑 Sponsorship: Not available

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Failure Analysis Engineer to lead failure investigations across power supplies and integrated circuits. This role plays a vital part in supporting both internal development teams and external customers—primarily in Asia—with in-depth technical analysis, problem-solving, and reporting.

You will work closely with engineering, sales, and quality teams to resolve issues related to production, reliability, and customer feedback. This position requires a strong analytical background, hands-on debugging experience, and excellent communication skills in both Mandarin and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Debug and verify AC/DC switching power supply modules using company products
• Conduct failure analysis on power semiconductors and mixed-signal ICs
• Identify root causes through fault isolation, schematic/layout review, and data interpretation
• Produce detailed technical reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with sales and support teams to resolve customer-reported issues
• Support customer relationships in China and Taiwan with remote and occasional onsite assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor failure analysis
• Expertise in switch-mode power supplies and analog/mixed-signal ICs
• Ability to read and interpret system-level schematics and IC layouts (CMOS and bipolar)
• Fluency in Mandarin (spoken, written, and technical documentation)
• Strong communication skills in English

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary (up to $140K for exceptional candidates)
• RSUs (company stock): $20K–$30K over 4 years, 100% vested when received
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in power semiconductor technology

Interview Process

• Initial screening with our recruitment team
• 1st-round technical interview (Zoom or onsite depending on location)
• Final interview with hiring manager and technical team
• Fast feedback turnaround (typically within 48 hours)