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Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, Opto-Mechanical Modules

Google · United States · On-site

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About the role

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR Glasses pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Optical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • 4 years of experience working in a failure analysis role for displays or semiconductor modules
  • Experience with optoelectronic modules, including working principles, manufacturing and assembly, testing and characterization, and failure modes
  • Experience operating physical failure analysis (FA) tools (e.g., SEM/EDX, FIB, X-ray, cross-section/polishing, optical microscopy) and electrical fault isolation equipment
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  • Analyze and diagnose component failures originating from NPI builds, reliability qualification testing, production excursions, and field returns.
  • Perform lab analysis using advanced techniques, including electrical testing, optical setups, firmware debugging, SEM/EDX, FIB, TEM, X-ray/CT inspection, Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM), micro-probing, and physical cross-sectioning.
  • Define and standardize FA workflows, fault isolation procedures, and Turnaround Time (TAT) performance metrics.
  • Pinpoint underlying physical failure mechanisms and collaborate with design, process, and quality teams to implement root-cause solutions and corrective actions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Optical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience working in a failure analysis role for displays or semiconductor modules.
  • Experience with optoelectronic modules, including working principles, manufacturing and assembly,...

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