The DPA Engineer leads and performs advanced analysis on integrated circuits, components, relays, connectors, and other electronic devices used in high reliability applications. This role requires a strong engineering background and mindset, high degree of attention to detail, ability to perform complex procedures, and hands-on expertise in destructive and non-destructive techniques.
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) investigations per MIL-STD methods (e.g., MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-1580) to identify defects and assess reliability risks.
- Perform advanced analysis using optical/digital microscopy, SEM/EDS, X-ray (2D/real-time), and C-SAM to characterize component construction and detect anomalies.
- Conduct cross-sectioning, de-lidding, chemical/plasma etching, hermeticity testing, and other physical analysis techniques.
- Design and implement test plans for reliability assessments and root cause investigations in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Develop and standardize new techniques and bring new tools online to enhance lab capabilities.
- Analyze sub-micron level features to identify failure initiation sites and construction anomalies.
- Generate detailed technical reports and present findings to internal teams and customers.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, JEDEC, AEC, IPC) and customer specifications.
- Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior engineers; mentor team members on best practices.
- Maintain adherence to safety protocols, Technology Control Plan, and quality system requirements.
- Protect confidential information and proprietary processes.
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