ANALYSIS TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

An Analysis Technician handles the physical examination of electronic components, packaged devices, and sub-assemblies to determine why they fail. The work runs from visual and dimensional inspection all the way to advanced sample preparation for electron microscopy. Most positions in this field operate within cleanroom environments — many at the 10k class level — where process discipline directly governs the reliability of semiconductor packaging outcomes. What makes the role demanding is the combination of hands-on precision, structured documentation, and the technical judgment to know when a finding needs escalation.

As the Analysis Technician, you perform failure analysis and metrology support across electronics packaging and semiconductor manufacturing, directly contributing to the root-cause data that engineering teams use to improve process yields and product reliability. You work within an R&D or quality lab setting, typically alongside process engineers and FA engineers, supporting both internal investigations and external customer commitments.

Career Impact: Hands-on experience with techniques such as cross-sectional analysis, acoustic microscopy, and System in Package process qualification places you among a small pool of technicians credentialed across both physical FA and advanced metrology.

Business Impact: The sample preparation and inspection data this role produces determines whether a packaging defect reaches the field or is caught and corrected before shipment, directly protecting product reliability commitments to customers.

Growth Opportunity: Technicians who develop proficiency in electron microscopy sample preparation and semiconductor process knowledge commonly advance into FA Engineer or Process Engineer roles, significantly expanding both scope and market value.

• Perform hands-on failure analysis of electronic components and packaged devices to identify physical defect mechanisms and root causes.
• Conduct sample preparation for advanced imaging, including cross-sectioning, decapping, reballing, and parallel polishing of IC and sub-assembly specimens.
• Assist FA engineers with inspection activities including optical review, X-ray imaging, and acoustic microscopy of integrated circuits and packaged units.
• Execute metrology measurements using surface profilers and microscopes, and perform first-article dimensional checks against engineering specifications.
• Document analysis findings and generate both detailed technical reports and concise summaries for engineering review and customer communication.
• Monitor laboratory instruments, perform basic preventative maintenance, and escalate non-routine tool or process issues to the appropriate engineer.
• Support R&D lab operations within cleanroom protocols, maintaining 5S standards and good laboratory practices throughout daily activities.

• Associate degree or diploma in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 or more years of hands-on experience in semiconductor or electronics packaging failure analysis, with direct exposure to sample preparation techniques.
• Experience with acoustic microscopy, optical microscopy, or X-ray inspection of electronic components and packaged assemblies.
• Proficiency in performing and documenting failure analysis procedures, including calibration records and analysis reports.
• Familiarity with electronics packaging processes, including die attach, wire bonding, and surface mount technology.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation relevant to electronic sub-assemblies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage concurrent analysis requests and meet cycle time commitments.

Experience with chemical deprocessing techniques, both wet and dry, for semiconductor device preparation.

Familiarity with advanced process nodes below 28nm and associated TEM sample preparation workflows using FIB-based systems.

Prior exposure to System in Package assembly processes, including molding, interconnect technologies, and laser singulation.

Background in CNC milling or mechanical sample preparation for in-depth failure analysis.

• Failure analysis cycle time, measured against internal commitments and external customer request deadlines.
• First-article dimensional measurement accuracy rate, reflecting conformance to engineering specification tolerances.
• Report turnaround time per analysis request, tracking responsiveness to FA engineer and customer submissions.
• Instrument uptime rate for assigned laboratory equipment, reflecting preventative maintenance adherence.
• Escalation accuracy rate, measuring how often routed issues were correctly identified before reaching engineering review.
• Typical tools: Electron microscopy and FIB systems (commonly SEM and Dual-Beam FIB); acoustic and X-ray inspection platforms (commonly SAT and 3D X-ray systems).

• Base Salary Range: $52,000 to $78,000 per year, depending on seniority and specialization.
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus of 3 to 8 percent of base salary.
• Equity: Equity participation uncommon at technician level; possible at senior levels in publicly traded semiconductor firms.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution standard across the sector.
• PTO: 10 to 15 days annually, plus federal holidays and sick leave.
• Common Perks: Cleanroom PPE provided, tuition reimbursement for engineering coursework, shift differential for night or weekend assignments.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background check completion is a condition of employment for all positions in this field, and certain roles may require additional screening consistent with facility security requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process upon request. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Failure Analysis Technician owns the hands-on development of novel technologies and processes for electronics packaging, supporting R&D lab operations within a 10k cleanroom environment. Working closely with engineers, this role delivers critical analysis and reporting outcomes that advance packaging quality and process reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on for the development of novel technologies and processes for electronics packaging working in a lab environment.
• Support R&D lab operations within a 10k cleanroom environment.
• Assist in failure analysis technologies and tools such as cross section, SEM/EDX, 3D X-ray, SAT, XRF.
• Assist in metrology tools such as surface profilers and microscopes and perform first article dimensional measurements.
• Identify, report and resolve issues in advance or seek help as needed.
• Generate both detailed and summary reports on projects for engineers to review.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or any other Engineering related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process development in areas like SMT and Packaging.
• Hands-on experience in operation and maintenance of tools and processes like die attach, wire bonding, dispenser and laser singulation.
• Strong familiarity with various packaging processes for System in Package (SiP) including SMT, die attach, molding, wire bonding and interconnect technologies.
• Knowledge or experience in failure analysis technologies and metrology.
• Continuous learning attitude and initiative to work closely with engineers.

Reporting to the failure analysis team leadership, the Senior Failure Analysis Technician delivers acoustic microscopy, sample preparation, and inspection support for analyses of Maxim products. Partnering with FA engineers and internal and external customers, this role advances cycle time and quality commitments that protect product reliability.

Core Functions

• Support and respond to internal and external customer requests for analyses of Maxim products.
• Perform acoustic microscopy of ICs.
• Conduct sample preparation including decapping, reballing, parallel polishing and mechanical cross section.
• Provide optical and IR inspection and X-ray inspection support to FA engineers.
• Meet failure analysis cycle time and quality commitments.
• Provide periodic updates on analyses progress.

Qualifications and Experience

• Associate degree or post high school training in EE, Material Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with acoustic microscopy.
• Experience in semiconductor sample preparation.
• Experience in optical microscopy.
• Experience with chemical deprocessing, both wet and dry.
• Ability to write up failure analysis reports.
• Good organization and communication skills.

Embedded within the quality and engineering operations team, the Failure Analysis Technician completes component-level troubleshooting of capacitors, resistors and similar components alongside visual mechanical inspection of units and subcomponents. Working closely with production, quality, receiving, inventory and engineering teams, this role enables process improvement and system reliability across the product line.

Primary Duties

• Complete component level troubleshooting of capacitors, resistors and similar components and perform failure analysis.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair complex system failures as required.
• Conduct visual mechanical inspection of units, components and subcomponents.
• Perform assembly and disassembly of units, computer components and subcomponents.
• Identify through testing any opportunities for improvement such as test and process gaps.
• Interface with production, quality, receiving, inventory and engineering teams daily.

Skills and Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an FA role or 4 or more years in an electronics quality inspection role.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and block diagrams with detailed understanding of computer and subassembly functionality.
• Ability to use electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multi-meters.
• Familiarity with computer software and operating systems including ability to identify and perform software updates.
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically advanced Excel, and various databases.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and processes in a fast-paced environment.

Sitting at the intersection of analytical science and industrial manufacturing operations, the Analysis Technician performs routine analyses, calibration and preventative maintenance of analytical systems according to the Sample Plan. Operating across quality control, data validation and process improvement functions, this role provides the critical measurement data that sustains manufacturing reliability and regulatory compliance.

Functions

• Perform routine analyses and collect samples according to the Sample Plan.
• Prepare basic calibration standards and perform basic calibration and preventative maintenance of analytical systems.
• Utilize statistical tools to assist in the validation of data, apply basic statistics, interpret results and take appropriate action.
• Monitor analytical systems, identify problems, conduct first-line troubleshooting and escalate as appropriate.
• Document, communicate and archive analytical results and calibration data.
• Suggest improvements to lab work processes and tools and escalate non-routine requests to the appropriate team member.

Experience and Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a science discipline, or 4 or more years of relevant military experience in lieu of degree.
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain one.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial manufacturing lab or other related experience.
• Experience with chromatography and lab information data systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

A key member of the specimen processing department, the Analysis Technician enters and verifies patient demographics, aliquots and labels specimens, and delivers them to the technical floor promptly. Collaborating across clinical and supervisory teams, this role ensures the accuracy and quality of specimen data that supports downstream analytical testing outcomes.

Duties

• Enter and verify patient demographics, physician data, tests requested and all other pertinent data from requisitions.
• Verify accuracy of entered information and appropriateness of specimens received.
• Aliquot and label specimens according to established departmental procedures and deliver them to the technical floor in a timely manner.
• Document performance to immediate supervisor or coordinator as required by established methods and practices.
• Provide basic technical support for less experienced Specimen Preparation Technicians and direct them to appropriate resources.
• Comply with all safety rules, defined safety practices and the guidelines of the Code of Conduct.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Six months of experience in a laboratory or key encoding environment, or some college education considered.
• Good reading, writing and math abilities with oral and written communication skills in English.
• Must meet all training competency qualifications for Specimen Preparation Technician within six months of hire.
• Typing and keyboarding skills of minimum 25 wpm.
• Good organization skills and ability to focus on quality and accuracy.

Accurate triage and failure analysis of field returns depends on the Analysis Technician, who maintains an organized process for receiving, cataloguing and diagnosing failed units using Enphase best known methods and first-level electrical FA testing. Based within the engineering and testing operations environment, this role produces FA test reports and cross-functional process improvements that directly support product quality and reliability outcomes.

Accountabilities

• Maintain an organized triage process for field returns and chamber failures, including receiving, organizing, cataloguing and palletizing.
• Perform basic diagnosis of failed units using best known methods from Enphase practices.
• Conduct first-level electrical FA testing using hardware and diagnostic tools developed by Engineering and Testing teams.
• Perform basic CNC milling operations to prepare samples for in-depth FA.
• Produce FA test reports by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing and displaying data.
• Interact with cross-functional teams to optimize the field to FA flow and process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of post-high school technical education such as a technical Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Additional 2 or more years of experience in product quality, failure analysis or reliability preferred.
• Background in product failure analysis at a triage level, including reporting results and debugging using available software.
• Experience with power supplies, inverters, connectors or solar power preferred.
• Familiarity with Excel and Salesforce for queries and inputs.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

As the Analysis Technician, this role troubleshoots and resolves employee inquiries, creates custom reporting, and supports data integrity initiatives across BI and Analytics solutions. The analytics team relies on this work to bridge the gap between end-users, software systems and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring analytical tools and platforms deliver consistent, accurate business value.

Key Deliverables

• Troubleshoot and resolve employee inquiries via email and phone regarding BI and Analytics solutions.
• Provide insight and training to end-users regarding analytical tools and platforms.
• Analyze, solution and create custom reporting and analytics requests from various stakeholders.
• Analyze and assist with implementing new enhancements and functionality to analytical services.
• Work with vendors to troubleshoot issues and enhancements.
• Support initiatives for data integrity and normalization.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Information Systems or other related major.
• Experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server and SQL knowledge.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform with focus on Power BI and tabular reporting tools such as Jaspersoft's Jasper Studio.
• Experience with ETL processes and data science platforms, specifically Alteryx.
• Experience with helpdesk ticketing software, specifically ServiceNow.
• Proficiency in MS O365 including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Analysis Technician leads root cause determination at multiple system levels for customer devices, including circuit analysis, recovery actions and troubleshooting guide development within a consumer electronics RMA failure analysis environment. The work directly supports process and product improvement decisions made by engineering groups, ensuring repair solutions and technical knowledge are continuously refined and communicated to customers.

Role Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, debug and determine root cause at multiple system levels for customer devices.
• Analyze circuits and topologies to identify marginal failure root causes.
• Drive recovery actions and repairs for failing devices.
• Develop, maintain and improve all troubleshooting solutions within area of responsibility.
• Work with various engineering groups to determine if data indicates a need for process or product improvement.
• Assist with the fabrication and development of new equipment, fixtures and test programs.

Background and Experience

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience, with at least 2 years in consumer electronics RMA failure analysis.
• Highly proficient in reading and interpreting assembly drawings, schematics and board layout.
• Experience in troubleshooting analog and digital circuits.
• Familiarity with testing and measuring devices such as DVMM, oscilloscopes and benchtop power supplies.
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with strong verbal and written communication skills.

The Analysis Technician owns the management of SAP returns analysis and visual and mechanical inspection of products to identify root cause and propose corrective actions within the QA Returns Analysis department. Working closely with management and cross-functional personnel, this role delivers the trend analysis and audit findings that sustain continual improvement and quality compliance across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage use of SAP returns analysis program to perform analysis based on the established inspection plan.
• Analyze trends and communicate issues to management through reports as required.
• Conduct visual and mechanical inspection of product and processes to identify root cause and propose corrective actions.
• Develop inspection instructions and perform system audits to ensure procedures are being followed.
• Gather data to support continual improvement activity.
• Train other personnel as needed and assure corrective action is taken when applicable.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 or more years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Mechanical skills to disassemble tools and perform analysis of failures.
• Knowledge of inspection and analysis techniques.
• Ability to adhere to 5S methodology and wear specified PPE as required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with a cooperative attitude toward coworkers and management.

Reporting to the fab engineering team, the Analysis Technician delivers TEM sample preparation, SEM imaging and analytical method development support within a 5-nanometer semiconductor fabrication environment. Partnering with engineers and internal and external customers, this role produces the materials characterization data that enables process qualification and quality assurance at advanced process nodes.

Core Responsibilities

• Operate Dual-Beam FIB to prepare TEM samples and perform SEM imaging or operate TEM for imaging, analysis and reporting.
• Conduct TEM sample pre-treatment including site marking, de-layering and applying protective coating via spin coating or CVD tools.
• Collect and organize data and report findings to internal and external customers.
• Assist engineers with analytical method development.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping following 5S environment and protocols.
• Support fab manufacturing operations and participate in the on-call schedule.

Qualifications and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Science, Engineering or Technology preferred.
• Experience in TEM sample preparation for semiconductor devices in advanced process nodes below 28nm preferred.
• TEM analysis experience in HR-STEM imaging and EDS analysis preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic PC skills including MS Windows OS and MS Office required.
• Willingness to travel to Taiwan for training for up to 9 months and work night and weekend shifts when assigned.

Embedded within the semiconductor laboratory, the Analysis Technician performs die-level analysis of sub-assemblies and components using FIB SEM, SEM, oscilloscopes and imaging machines while maintaining overall equipment uptime and spares accountability. Working closely with engineers and product line teams, this role builds analytical capability and resolves non-routine failure analysis requests that directly support product quality and operational efficiency.

Operational Focus

• Perform analysis of sub-assembly and components at die level utilizing digital analyzers, oscilloscopes, microscopes, FIB SEM, SEM and imaging machines.
• Handle chemicals in accordance with good laboratory practices.
• Work with partners to solve analytical requests and communicate results accordingly.
• Develop the capability of the current instrument set and continuously seek improvements to test methodology and tools.
• Handle unknown and non-routine failure analysis issues and requests from product lines.
• Maintain overall spares accountability and equipment uptime accountability for the laboratory.

Professional Experience

• Electrical or Electronic Diploma or equivalent with 2 to 4 years of related experience.
• Experience working in the semiconductor industry preferred.
• Chemical deprocessing knowledge preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Inquisitive, independent, self-driven and able to work effectively as a team player.