Master's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical Engineering, or Applied Physics.
10+ years in failure analysis within opto-mechanical assembly processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Capacity to provide leadership in uncertain environments.
Responsibilities
Diagnose failures using root cause analysis techniques like fishbone diagrams and the 8D approach.
Conduct failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
Utilize data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, and JMP.
Engage with back-end semiconductor assembly processes and testing methodologies.
Analyze photonics sub-assemblies and semiconductor packaging.
Perform mechanical vibrations, thermography, and mechanical load testing.
Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
Benefits
Equity participation in the company.
Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
The Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer will be responsible for thermomechanical characterization of sub-assembly and associated silicon dies, as well as carrying out failure analysis/debug activities on sub-assemblies. This role requires engineering expertise in mechanical, thermal, packaging, and package-processing disciplines. Having peripheral experience in photonics and electrical engineering will be a plus.
Responsibilities:
Experienced problem-solver and able to diagnose failures using root cause analysis tools such as fishbone diagram, hypothesis table, and 8D approach.
Experienced with failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
Experienced in data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, and JMP.
Familiarity with back-end semiconductor assembly processes, testing methodologies, and equipment, including die attach, wire-bonding, and AOI.
Exposure to photonics sub-assembly with experience in semiconductor packaging and inspection equipment, processes, and material systems (die attach, wire bonding, optical coupling, flip chip, underfill, etc.).
Characterization experience in mechanical vibrations, thermography, and mechanical load testers.
Demonstrated ability to manage short deadlines and to follow a disciplined work process. Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good team worker and brings in a positive attitude and is always ready to help others.
Experience/Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in an applicable engineering discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or Applied Physics.
10+ years of experience applying engineering principles to debug complex failure analysis in opto-mechanical assembly process problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Self-starter;
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations;
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
U.S. Base Pay Range
$165,000-$200,000 USD
Bay Area Pay Range
$208,000-$245,000 USD
About PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum is a California-based company that is developing a quantum computer using photonics technology. The company's goal is to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer with millions of qubits, which would be capable of solving problems that are currently intractable with classical computers. PsiQuantum was founded in 2016 by a team of experts in photonics, quantum computing, and computer science. The company has received funding from investors such as BlackRock, Founders Fund, and Atomico.
