Failure Analysis Engineer

About u-blox

u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global leader in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, driving innovation through cutting‑edge positioning and short‑range communication technologies. We are pioneers behind high‑precision technologies, providing smart and reliable solutions that enable people, vehicles, and machines to determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, and offices across Europe, Asia, and the USA, we are making a global impact.

Job Description

At our headquarters in Thalwil, we run our own Quality Laboratory, where we perform environmental stress tests and functional testing for product qualifications as well as physical analyses of field returns, qualification failures and prototype devices. For our lab team we are looking for a motivated failure analysis engineer who would like to develop in microelectronics failure analysis or already has experience in this field. He/she should be accustomed to handle complex instrumentation with a high degree of thoroughness whilst being used to solve technical problems and apply combinatorial thinking. The successful candidate works in close collaboration with the quality engineers on the determination of the root cause of failure by combining facts from the lab, field and production. In this way, he/she plays an essential role in the improvement of quality and reliability of u‑blox’s, as well as our customers’ products and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical analyses in appropriate timeframe and quality using physical and chemical, destructive and non‑destructive laboratory methods
• Support company‑wide analysis requests by technical consultancy on laboratory methods and capabilities
• Compile reports and report results to requesters
• Take responsibility of selected PFA tools and methods
• Organize trainings and documentation for respective equipment
• Organize and conduct regular maintenance, repairs and cleanings for laboratory equipment
• Support evaluation of new analysis equipment for the lab
• Develop and document analytical techniques and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor‑ or master‑degree in electrical engineering, physics, material science or similar discipline
• Hands‑on laboratory experience
• Knowledge of material‑science or semiconductor failure analysis laboratory methods
• Basic understanding of electric circuits and their elemental devices (transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors)
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks in a timely way
• High degree of self‑discipline and strong organizational skills
• Very good English communication skills, both spoken and written
• Swiss or EU/EFTA citizen or resident with valid work permit for Switzerland

Diversity & Inclusion

We see diversity as a strength and promote a culture of inclusion among our employees. Our varied backgrounds, ideas and experiences are critical to our success. We strive to become a strong learning organization and are committed to provide our employees with equal opportunities regardless of differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, generations, belief.