Electrical Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer

Electrical Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer (Contract)

Akkodis is seeking an Electrical Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer for a Contract with a client in Austin, TX. This role performs device‑level and system‑level silicon failure analysis to support high‑precision diagnostic and engineering efforts.

Rate Range: $53/hour to $56/hour;
The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

• Perform daily device‑level and system‑level silicon failure analysis to identify defects and root causes.
• Conduct electrical fault isolation using a wide range of advanced EFA tools such as LIT, TDR, FIB, SEM, and laser‑based microscopy.
• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing failure mechanisms, analytical methods used, and recommended corrective actions.
• Maintain, operate, and evaluate FA equipment while adopting new techniques to improve analysis accuracy and efficiency.
• Execute physical and electrical failure analysis at silicon and board levels, including sample preparation and micro/nano‑probing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to resolve issues and support continuous product and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience performing silicon‑level and device‑level failure analysis in semiconductor environments.
• Proficiency with electrical and physical failure analysis techniques, including use of advanced EFA tools such as LIT, TDR, FIB, SEM, RIE, CMP, and laser/microscopy‑based systems.
• Strong analytical, technical reporting, and problem‑solving abilities, with the capability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams.

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Pay Details: $53.00 to $56.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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