Senior Hardware Engineer
Flock SafetySalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, AerospaceIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in hardware failure analysis in the automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, or robotics industry
- Strong failure analysis (FA) background with comprehensive FA skills
- Ability to execute end-to-end failure analysis at components (e.g., PCBAs, actuators, battery cells), modules (e.g., hand), and system (robot) levels
- Understanding of the basic operations of mechanical cross sectioning, optical microscope, SEM/EDS, CT Xray, FTIR, and Confocal Scanning Acoustic Microscope (CSAM)
- Advanced understanding of failure concepts and mechanisms, such as fatigue, ductile brittle, adhesive/cohesive, contamination, intermetallic compounds, corrosion
Responsibilities
- Mechanical cross sectioning of PCBAs
- Perform optical inspection (Keyence equipment preferred)
- Perform SEM/EDS and interpret the results
- Perform CT X-ray and interpret the CT X-ray data (VGStudio experience preferred)
- Perform FTIR and interpret the results
- Perform Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and interpret the results
- Disassemble different DUTs and perform fault isolation
- Setup hardware failure analysis lab
- Triage failures and write FA SOPs
- Work alongside cross-functional teams to identify the root cause of hardware failures
- Drive hardware failure analysis at the component level at vendors
- Utilize DMM, Lock-in IR thermography, oscilloscope, probe station, function generator, IV-Tracing, and TDR to perform PCBA-level analysis
- Analyze hardware failures from product development and field uses to ensure issues are addressed for product reliability targets
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid position requiring 5 days/week in-office collaboration in San Jose, CA.
What is the salary for this Senior Hardware Failure Analysis Engineer role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What experience and skills are required for this role?
Candidates need at least 5 years of experience in hardware failure analysis in automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, or robotics, advanced understanding of failure mechanisms like fatigue and corrosion, and knowledge of equipment such as SEM/EDS, CT X-ray, FTIR, and CSAM.
What does the work environment look like at Figure?
The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires 5 days/week in-office in San Jose, CA, at an AI Robotics company building humanoid robots.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
A strong candidate has 5+ years in hardware failure analysis from relevant industries, hands-on expertise with FA tools like SEM/EDS and CT X-ray, and bonus experience in advanced techniques like GCMS or building FA labs.
Figure
Blockchain-based home equity lending solutions
About Figure
Figure is a financial technology company that uses blockchain technology to improve financial transactions, specifically in the home equity lending market. It offers products like Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and mortgage refinancing, allowing homeowners to access their home equity quickly and efficiently. The application process is fully online, enabling homeowners to receive funds in as little as five days, which is much faster than traditional banks that can take weeks or months. Figure ensures secure and cost-effective transactions through blockchain, and it generates revenue from origination fees and interest on loans, with competitive rates starting at 3.49% APR. Targeting homeowners across various U.S. states, Figure aims to meet the demand for quick access to home equity for purposes like home improvements or debt consolidation.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$406.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Health & wellness - Figure pays 100% of premium costs for employees and dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance (with the exception of costs associated with the buy-up medical plan.)
Continuing education - Figure will reimburse eligible employees for approved continuing education that either offers growth in an area related to his or her current position or that may lead to promotional opportunities.
Flexible time off - We offer 10 company-wide holidays plus one personal holiday, generous Flexible Time Away (FTA), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Parental Leave.
Bonus & stock options - Figure’s Bonus Plan recognizes and rewards eligible employees’ efforts and contributions. Eligible employees are also granted an option to purchase a set number of shares of Figure’s common stock.
Risks
Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New piggyback loan product could increase financial risk amid housing affordability issues.
Volatile crypto market could impact Figure's blockchain initiatives.
Differentiation
Figure uses blockchain to offer fast, secure home equity access in five days.
The company provides a fully online application process, unlike traditional banks.
Figure's competitive interest rates start as low as 3.49% APR.
Upsides
Increased blockchain adoption boosts Figure's secure transaction offerings.
Figure Connect taps into the demand for liquid private capital markets.
Michael Tannenbaum's appointment as CEO suggests potential for growth.
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