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Failure Analysis Intern at Power Integrations in San Jose, CA
InternshipOn-siteSan Jose, CA$67k–$71k/yr
Skills
curve traceroscilloscopessource metersdmmxraycsam/semcadencematlabspice
Job Description
Role Description:
- Assist FA engineers in performing failure analysis on customer’s RMA returns and internal engineering requests
- Learn and perform hands-on in electrical fault isolation and defect characterization at both IC (or silicon level) and power supply
- Inspect and document incoming RMA returns both at IC’s and Power Supply levels
- Support electrical debugging activities, including performing impedance measurements, ATE test, and curve tracing of IC’s
- Work with senior engineers to analyze test data and perform physical analysis (e.g., optical microscopy and CSAM/SEM imaging)
- Support FA engineers in data collection, documentation and contribution to technical reports
Expected Learning Outcomes:
- Gain hands-on experience in semiconductor failure analysis workflows
- Develop understanding of electrical fault isolation and physical analysis techniques
- Learn to interpret I-V curve and ATE test datalogs
- Build practical knowledge of FA tools such as XRAY, CSAM, probing systems, SEM/FIB
- Learn technical reporting and communication skills
- Develop collaboration experience in engineering environments
Deliverables:
- Document failure analysis findings with observations and preliminary conclusions
- Data summaries and failure trend insights
- Contributions to root cause analysis under engineer supervision
- Presentations summarizing internship work or failure case studies
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Skills:
- Fundamental knowledge of analog and digital circuits
- Basic understanding of semiconductor device physics and IC fabrication processes
- Exposure to lab tools such as curve tracer, Oscilloscopes, Source meters, and DMM
- Basic technical report writing and documentation skills
Preferred Skills:
- Completed academic projects that required using S/W tools such as Cadence/Synopsis, MATLAB, Spice etc.. to design, simulate, assemble, and test the design at final products
- Hands-on lab or academic project experiences in device/PCB level characterization
- Familiarity with IC/PCB-level schematics and layout
- Understanding of analog, mixed-signal, or power IC operation
- Exposure to some failure analysis techniques such as optical micro-scopes, XRAY, and SEM
Education Level: 3rd year Bachelors or Masters Degree
Field(s) of Study: Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering
The range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for this intern in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.