F/A Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

F/A Engineer

If you are a Failure Analysis Engineer with semiconductor related experience, please read on!

• $100k - $130k base
• Full-time/Permanent
• Onsite in Austin TX
• Full benefits + 401k matching + more!

Based in Austin, Texas, we specialize in thermoelectric technology and are proud to fully design and manufacture in the United States. With a team that has over 100 years of experience in solid-state cooling, thermoelectric devices and structures, and thermal management, we provide environmentally friendly, sustainable solid-state heating, cooling, and energy harvesting technologies with ground-breaking efficiencies.

We are currently seeking a talented Failure Analysis Engineer to join our cutting-edge thermoelectric engineering team in Austin, Texas. In this role, the engineer will lead and perform FIB/SEM cross-sectioning and other advanced physical analyses, applying deep technical expertise to diagnose failures and drive solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical engineering or similar field, MS is a plus
• 3+ years' semiconductor related F/A work using FIB/SEM tool
• Experience with other microscopy tools (AFM, EDS, EBSD) is a plus
• Data-driven mindset with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with occasional weekend work

Responsibilities:

• Conduct X-sectioning, polishing, grinding, and lapping of metallographic samples to
  highlight microstructural features.
• Electrical probing combined with physical characterization methods like optical
  inspection (Keyence) and SEM to identify root cause of failures.
• Perform FIB cross-sectioning, SEM imaging, and EDS analysis on thermoelectric thin-film
  devices and process monitor samples
• Lead failure investigation workflows: define hypotheses, select appropriate analytical
  techniques, and drive root cause identification
• Correlate physical/structural findings with electrical characterization data (IV, resistance,
  impedance) to close the loop on device failures
• Document analysis results in clear technical reports with actionable process feedback
• Interface directly with process engineering and device teams to translate findings into
  yield improvement actions
• Coordinate and schedule access to university-hosted analytical facilities (FIB/SEM, AFM,
  etc.), manage sample logistics, and ensure efficient utilization of allocated tool time
• Serve as primary liaison with university nanofabrication/characterization facility staff to
  maintain access agreements and resolve scheduling or sample preparation issues
  
  

Benefits

• $100k - $130k base
• 401k match
• PTO
• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Great company culture and work-life balance!
• Much more!

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/24/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$100000 - $130000 USD per year