Failure Analysis Engineer (FAE) - Electronics & Electrical at Serve Robotics

Penang, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Electrical Engineering or related or equivalent field
3+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on failure analysis or hardware validation
Strong hands-on experience with electrical debug tools (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, multimeters, etc.)
Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, PCB layouts, and datasheets
Familiarity with high-speed digital design, power electronics, or signal integrity (plus)
Experience with design for test (DFT) and design for reliability (DFR) practices (advantage)
Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to FA
Strong verbal and written communication skills to document findings and communicate with cross-functional teams
Experience with FA tools such as X-ray, thermal imaging, SEM, or boundary scan (standout)
Knowledge of reliability testing standards (e.g., HALT, HASS) (standout)
Python or other scripting experience for test automation or data analysis (standout)

Responsibilities

Perform detailed Failure Analysis (FA) of electrical and mixed-signal components (e.g., MLB, PCBs, modules) that fail at the system level
Reproduce system-level EE failures and isolate failure signatures to specific components or design flaws
Conduct board-level electrical characterisation, diagnostics, and signal integrity reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Test, Validation, and Reliability) to trace root causes
Document findings with clear technical reports including root cause, corrective/preventive actions, and learnings
Identify gaps in EE module-level test coverage that lead to escapes at the system level
Propose and implement improved test methodologies or additional test cases to close those gaps
Provide feedback to design teams to improve design robustness and testability
Support continuous improvement efforts in FA methodology, documentation, and tooling
Maintain lab equipment and ensure best practices in safety and data handling

Skills

Failure Analysis

PCBA

PCB

Signal Integrity

Electrical Characterization

Diagnostics

Mixed-Signal Components

Root Cause Analysis

Board-Level Testing

Serve Robotics

Autonomous delivery robots for food and retail

About Serve Robotics

Serve Robotics is changing the delivery industry with its self-driving robots that provide sustainable and efficient delivery solutions. Instead of using traditional vehicles, these lightweight, autonomous robots deliver small items like food and retail products, reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion. The company operates on a delivery-as-a-service (DaaS) model, allowing businesses in the food and retail sectors to subscribe and pay based on their delivery needs. Serve Robotics aims to lead in the autonomous delivery market by offering eco-friendly solutions that enhance customer experience.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$51.6MTotal Funding

POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Robotics & Automation, Consumer GoodsIndustries

51-200Employees

Risks

Rapid expansion may strain resources and operational capabilities.

Integration of Vebu could divert focus from core delivery services.

Over-reliance on partners like Uber and Nvidia poses potential risks.

Differentiation

Serve Robotics uses zero-emissions rovers for eco-friendly food delivery.

The company offers delivery-as-a-service with a subscription-based revenue model.

Serve Robotics integrates Vebu's Autocado for expanded automation solutions.

Upsides

Recent $80M funding supports expansion to 2,000 robots by end of 2025.

Acquisition of Vebu enhances automation offerings beyond delivery services.

Appointment of Anthony Armenta boosts AI and software capabilities.

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