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Failure Analysis Engineer

CompanySPIRIT ELECTRONICS
LocationPhoenix
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 9, 2026
About The Company
Spirit Electronics is a veteran-owned, woman-owned ​value-added supplier of high reliability components and superior supply chain solutions. As an award-winning, full turnkey distributor, Spirit delivers authorized products from wafer sales through fully screened, radiation and environmentally qualified components. Our value-added services include SMI/VMI, Electrical and Environmental Testing, Design, Assembly, End-of-Life Management and more: • Electronic component distribution, including passive components, discrete semis, memory, interconnect, RF/Microwave and electro-mechanical devices • Fulfillment, material planning, material purchasing (full BOM), inventory management, just-in-time delivery, and supply-chain solutions • Wafer sort, assembly, test, qualification, radiation services, and simple and complex kitting Our engineers are experienced in high-speed digital, mixed signal, analog, RF and SOC test-program development. Our team will work seamlessly with you and your team to help meet your market challenges. We Own the Qual™ Spirit Electronics performs in-house testing to qualify our components. We take full ownership of the product and any failures up until it is received on our customers’ dock. This assures the parts received are 100% problem-free. Guaranteed. Spirit’s History & Mission Spirit Electronics was founded by a Native American woman and continues today as a USAF Veteran, woman owned small business. Spirit’s owner and CEO, Marti McCurdy, has served the military and space industries around the world throughout her career, starting with work on jamming radar systems for fighter jets, to being a Level 3 ultrasonic specialist performing ultrasonic inspections in more than 20 countries. Spirit strives to be a valued partner to key technology sectors, and our status as VOWOSB, SDB owned-company provides diversity requirement relief to Defense and Aerospace customers.
About the Role

Description

Company Description: 

Spirit Electronics is a veteran-owned, woman-owned value-added supplier of high reliability components, engineering services and superior supply chain solutions. With a history rooted in serving the military and space industries, Spirit strives to be a valued partner to key technology sectors. As an award-winning distributor, Spirit delivers authorized products and a range of value-added services, including SMI/VMI, foundry access, electrical and environmental testing, design, assembly, and end-of-life management.


Position Overview:

This is a full-time role for a Failure Analysis (FA) Engineer at Spirit Electronics located in Phoenix, AZ. The FA Engineer will play a vital role in our FA/DPA lab analyzing microelectronics, semiconductors, EEE components, and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The FA Engineer will work with the Technical Sales Team to understand customer requirements, provide quotes and estimated timelines to complete the work. The FA Engineer will need to be flexible and accommodate a wide range of devices and components analyzed in Spirit’s lab. Additionally, the FA Engineer will be responsible for ensuring lab equipment is utilized effectively, and work orders are completed on time to meet schedules. The FA Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining quality standards and procedures and working with the Quality Team to pass certifications and audits.


US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to US Export control laws, must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident or have protected status


Essential Job Functions:

  • Act as the main point of contact for Technical Sales for RFQ, Quoting, Deliverables, and Cycle Time requirements
  • Execute hands-on operations for C-SAM, X-Ray, decapsulation, cross-sectioning, SEM, EDS, microscopic inspection, and destructive      physical analysis (DPA) services, including sample preparation
  • Manage lab resources to ensure high utilization and timely completion of work orders
  • Track, report, and expedite lab work orders to meet customer committed schedules
  • Analyze test and inspection results to provide customers with results, conclusions, and suggested follow-up actions
  • Act as subject matter expert for completed analysis and create presentations, reports, and data pack collateral for lab work orders
  • Coordinate with Quality to ensure SOPs are updated, accurate, and meet AS9100 and ISO9001 standards, and successfully pass customer and certification audits
  • Conduct FA lab tours and act as spokesman for Spirit’s FA capabilities
  • Maintain lab equipment to preventative maintenance and calibration schedules

Requirements

Requirements:

  • 5-7 years of experience in semiconductor device analysis, failure analysis, or related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field
  • Advanced degrees or technical certifications are a plus
  • Hands-on experience with failure analysis, device analysis, technology tear-down, reverse engineering, DPA testing, and construction analysis of semiconductors, passive, and discrete devices
  • Extensive experience with MIL-STD for EEE and semiconductor components, especially DPA MIL-STD-1580
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a dynamic work environment
  • Strong solution-focused work ethic with a high degree of flexibility supporting multiple projects of varying complexity and      priority
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze complex circuits and devices
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in analytical processes
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical information clearly
  • Knowledge of personnel and product safety practices, including ESD and FOD controls
Key Skills
Failure AnalysisSemiconductor AnalysisC-SAMX-RayDecapsulationCross-sectioningSEMEDSDestructive Physical AnalysisMIL-STD-1580AS9100ISO9001Sample PreparationMicroscopic InspectionReverse EngineeringESD Controls
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The FA Engineer performs hands-on analysis of microelectronics and semiconductors using tools like SEM and X-Ray to provide technical conclusions for customers. They also manage lab resources, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with quality standards and audits.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
39
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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