Failure Analysis Engineer / Failure Analysis Engineeress

Hitachi Energy AG - October 2, 2025

The Opportunity

As a global leader in power semiconductors, we offer one of the most diverse product portfolios, including thyristors, diodes, GTOs, IGCTs, IGBTs, and MOSFETs. Our products are recognized across the industry for their ultimate quality and reliability, serving sectors such as power transmission and distribution, mobility, and renewable energy.

The Engineer Failure Analysis position in Lenzburg presents an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team focused on semiconductor failure analysis. This role involves conducting complex analyses to determine failure mechanisms in semiconductors, supporting Research & Development and Product Engineering teams, and improving laboratory analysis techniques. A solid understanding of analysis methods and the use of specialist equipment is essential for success in this position.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Analyze failed devices from internal tests to improve yield and reliability.
  • Perform in-depth investigations of customer returns using REM/EDX, profilometers, electrical measurement techniques, and spreading resistance profiling (SRP).
  • Support troubleshooting and improvement teams within production and R&D.
  • Enhance electrical and physical analysis techniques as well as chemical preparation processes.

Your Background

  • Master’s degree in natural sciences (TU, FH, ETH, or similar).
  • Preferably more than three years of lab experience, although we also welcome highly motivated graduates who have completed their PhD thesis.
  • Knowledge of standard failure analysis methods such as SEM/EDX, optical microscopy, hot-spot analysis, electrical characterization, SAM, and spreading resistance profiling.
  • Experience in failure analysis of semiconductor chips and components (including packaging and materials) is desirable.
  • Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken.

More About Us

Our flexible working practices empower you to optimize both personal and business performance while fostering an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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Location : Lenzburg
Country : Switzerland

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