Failure Analysis Engineer

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POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Failure Analysis Engineer at Lumilens, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our advanced optical transceiver products. You’ll lead the investigation of optical, electrical, and mechanical failures either from field deployments or production testing, using schematics, test equipment, and fault isolation techniques to identify root causes and drive corrective actions. Partnering closely with R&D, supplier quality, and production teams, you’ll document findings, assess field risks, and communicate insights that directly influence product design and manufacturing improvements.

This role also involves developing new test infrastructure, writing automation scripts for customer switches, and occasionally engaging directly with customers on technical inquiries. It’s a highly collaborative, hands-on position at the intersection of engineering, quality, and innovation. This role is ideal for someone passionate about problem solving and driving continuous improvement in cutting edge optical technologies.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for optical, mechanical and electrical analysis/troubleshooting of optical transceivers returned from field deployment or internal testing.

Troubleshoot failures using schematics, test equipment, switches, fault isolation techniques, and Design of Experiments

Work with cross-functional teams, including supplier quality engineers, to determine the root cause(s) and appropriate improvement/corrective actions

Thorough documentation of all test and failure analysis results, including photographs, test data, and repair work

Interface with production databases to extract original shipment information, test data, and traceability information.

Assess field risk based on understanding of failure modes and field data utilizing available reliability tools

Analyze and present periodic and timely updates on failure analysis progress and reliability estimates to R&D, corporate teams, and customers

Engage in discussion with customers and respond to direct technical inquiries

Bring-up new internal and external test infrastructure to validate failure signatures observed in customer environments

Develop test scripts to operate and report data from customer switches

Experience in datacenter architecture is a plus

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 yr. experience of related experience. Experiences in transceiver module tests at 400G, 800G, 1.6T, etc., are preferred.

BS/MS in physics, electrical/Mechanical engineering or other relevant field or equivalent experience

Extensive knowledge of and experience working with analog and digital circuits

Familiar with MSA and customer standards/requirements

Familiar with basic failure analysis techniques/methodologies

Strong device physics background

Fundamental understanding of OSA assembly and its periphery circuits

Knowledge of OSA assemblies, PCBA, and module manufacturing processes is an added advantage

Working knowledge of device characterization and its techniques

Strong data analysis skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.