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Senior Failure Analysis Lab Technician, Texas Institute Electronics

Job in Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for: University of Texas at Austin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electronics Engineer, Research Scientist, Systems Engineer, Electronics Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Failure Analysis Lab Technician, Texas Institute for Electronics

Job Posting

Title:

Senior Failure Analysis Lab Technician, Texas Institute for Electronics

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Hiring Department:

Texas Institute for Electronics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

MONTOPOLIS RESEARCH CENTER

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Job Details:

General Notes

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we'reat the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city's innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

  • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

  • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

  • Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds

  • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
    Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

  • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

  • Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities

  • Tuition assistance

  • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

  • Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff

  • Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

  • For more details, please see:
    Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

Purpose

The Senior Failure Analysis Lab Technician will run and maintain failure analysis (F/A) equipment and provide F/A results in a timely manner.

Responsibilities
  • Run dual-beam FIBs and SEM/X-Ray data collection with complementary surface science analytical tool operations
  • Perform detailed sample preparation to enable feature measurements, defect detection and domain-specific failure analysis
  • Present results, compile reports and work in a team incorporating feedback from engineers and other technicians
  • Develop processes-of-record and implement these on product samples for customers
  • Performs other related functions as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Eight years experience in sample preparation and failure analysis techniques
  • Goal-oriented and ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work well in teams
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate's degree or a higher degree in science, engineering or other relevant disciplines
  • Ten years experience in sample preparation and failure analysis techniques
  • Experience with semiconductor equipment and processes
  • Experience in a research or start-up environment
Salary Range

TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries

Working Conditions
  • Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
  • May work around chemical fumes
  • May work around standard office conditions
  • May work around chemicals
  • May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
Required Materials
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest

Important
for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded to the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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