Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

Drive Design for Reliability (DfR) for eProbe®: Implement advanced DfR methodologies to proactively mitigate potential failure modes for various electrical subsystems of eProbe®, including but not limited to AC/DC power distribution, high-voltage power supplies, e-beam column control and detection electronics, motion control electronics, high vacuum electronics, etc. Ensure compliance with standards (JEDEC, IEC, UL) and own the reliability requirements definition and tracking. Partner with design, test, and supplier engineering teams to ensure reliability targets are met throughout development cycles. Serve as the technical leader in reliability risk reviews and design validation gates.

Develop and execute/enforce stress testing: Identify appropriate stresses that our electrical subsystems must pass and create test plans, which will be used to assess the reliability of the tool. Lead and define burn-in (HTOL, HALT, HASS, thermal cycling, vibration, etc.) testing protocols to expose early-life and latent design weaknesses. Develop and execute accelerated life testing (ALT) strategies across electrical, thermal, and mechanical domains, aligned with real-world usage profiles.

Perform failure analysis & corrective action: Conduct Design Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (DFMECA) and fault tree analysis. Investigate failures in design, validation, and field environments using advanced techniques such as SEM/EDS, X-ray, and dye/pry methods. Coordinate internal and third-party failure analysis efforts and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Obsolescence Management: Proactively monitor the lifecycle status of parts, identify obsolescence risks, and define substitution and qualification strategies to manage supply constraints.

Supplier Coordination: Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, contracting manufacturers for parts and equipment procurement, managing external relationships to ensure components meet specifications and are delivered on time. Evaluate supplier performance and identify risks, working to build robust supply chains.