FA engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to support failure analysis activities for customer returns, production fallout, and product reliability improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify failure mechanisms, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical failure analysis on RMA (Return Material Authorization) units and internal production fallout units to identify failure mechanisms and potential root causes.

• Conduct systematic root cause analysis using engineering and quality methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and 8D, and collaborate with relevant engineering teams to develop corrective and preventive solutions.

• Prepare comprehensive failure analysis (FA) reports documenting test results, findings, root cause, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions within the agreed turnaround time (TAT).

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Design, and other cross-functional teams to resolve product issues and drive continuous improvement in product quality and reliability.

• Participate in customer technical discussions related to product failures, failure mechanisms, corrective actions, and product reliability when required.

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot failure analysis equipment, ensuring all equipment is properly calibrated, functional, and maintained according to applicable procedures.

• Support the development and improvement of failure analysis methodologies, test procedures, and troubleshooting techniques to improve analysis efficiency and accuracy.

• Maintain proper documentation of failure analysis activities, test data, equipment conditions, and corrective actions.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Optoelectronics, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 2–5+ years of experience in technical support, applications engineering, failure analysis, product engineering, semiconductor, electronics, or a related field. Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.

• Basic knowledge of optical devices, optical components, and their operating principles will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of electronic systems, embedded systems, semiconductor products, and electronic circuits.

• Hands-on experience with failure analysis and electronic test equipment, such as:

  • Digital Communication Analyzer (DCA)

  • Curve Tracer

  • Oscilloscope

  • Digital Multimeter (DMM)

  • LCR Meter

  • High- and low-magnification microscopes

  • Other electrical and optical failure analysis equipment

• Strong ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical circuit diagrams and schematics.

• Good understanding of electronics troubleshooting and failure analysis methodologies.

• Familiarity with quality and statistical tools such as SPC, FMEA, JMP, and 8D.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with a structured approach to identifying root causes.

• Good communication, presentation, documentation, and technical report-writing skills.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional support teams.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to learn new technologies, tools, and failure analysis techniques.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.