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Failure Analysis Technician

Analog Devices
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

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About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

ADI's Quality Organization is seeking an experienced Failure Analysis Technician to help us understand and solve the root causes of customer returns as well as support qualification and new product introduction activities at our location in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities and Duties include but not limited to:

Support and respond to internal and external customer requests for analyses of ADI products. Especially:

  • Soldering and rework/deconstruction of PCBs
  • Device decapsulation
  • Reballing WLP/BGA packages
  • Sample Preparation
  • FA engineering support (optical inspections, x-ray)
  • Clear, concise, and professional documentation of results
  • Meet ADI’s failure analysis cycle time and quality commitments
  • Provide periodic updates on your analyses

Preferred experience performing the following:

  • IC mechanical cross sections
  • Parallel lapping to expose inner layers
  • Device wet and dry chemical strip backs
  • Optical, IR, and UV inspections

Preferred but not required experience with the following:

  • FIB cross sectioning
  • FIB STEM sample creation
  • FIB circuit editing
  • SEM inspections

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED certificate required; AA or college training in EE, Mat. Sci, or related field preferred.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: No

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $36 to $45.

  • Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
  • This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
  • This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.

Salary : $36 - $45

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