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Failure Analysis Intern

CompanyPower Integrations
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist engineers in performing failure analysis on customer RMA returns and internal requests using electrical fault isolation and defect characterization. Support data collection, technical reporting, and physical analysis using tools like SEM and CSAM.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$32 - $34
Company Size
1118
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Power Integrations, Inc., is a Silicon Valley-based supplier of high-performance electronic components used in high-voltage power-conversion systems. Our integrated circuits and diodes enable compact, energy-efficient AC-DC power supplies for a vast range of electronic products including mobile devices, TVs, PCs, appliances, smart utility meters and LED lights. Our SCALE™ IGBT drivers enhance the efficiency, reliability and cost of high-power applications such as industrial motor drives, solar and wind energy systems, electric vehicles and high-voltage DC transmission. Since its introduction in 1998, Power Integrations'​ EcoSmart® energy-efficiency technology has prevented billions of dollars'​ worth of energy waste and millions of tons of carbon emissions. Reflecting the environmental benefits of our products, Power Integrations'​ stock is a member of clean-technology stock indices sponsored by Cleantech Group LLC and Clean Edge. Visit our Green Room for a comprehensive guide to energy-efficiency standards around the world. For more information please visit www.power.com.
About the Role
Role Description:
  • Assist FA engineers in performing failure analysis on customer’s RMA returns and internal engineering requests
  • Learn and perform hands-on in electrical fault isolation and defect characterization at both IC (or silicon level) and power supply
    • Inspect and document incoming RMA returns both at IC’s and Power Supply levels
    • Support electrical debugging activities, including performing impedance measurements, ATE test, and curve tracing of IC’s
  • Work with senior engineers to analyze test data and perform physical analysis (e.g., optical microscopy and CSAM/SEM imaging)
  • Support FA engineers in data collection, documentation and contribution to technical reports
 
Expected Learning Outcomes:
  • Gain hands-on experience in semiconductor failure analysis workflows
  • Develop understanding of electrical fault isolation and physical analysis techniques
  • Learn to interpret I-V curve and ATE test datalogs
  • Build practical knowledge of FA tools such as XRAY, CSAM, probing systems, SEM/FIB
  • Learn technical reporting and communication skills
  • Develop collaboration experience in engineering environments
 
Deliverables:
  • Document failure analysis findings with observations and preliminary conclusions
  • Data summaries and failure trend insights
  • Contributions to root cause analysis under engineer supervision
  • Presentations summarizing internship work or failure case studies
 
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Skills:
  • Fundamental knowledge of analog and digital circuits
  • Basic understanding of semiconductor device physics and IC fabrication processes
  • Exposure to lab tools such as curve tracer, Oscilloscopes, Source meters, and DMM
  • Basic technical report writing and documentation skills
 
Preferred Skills:
  • Completed academic projects that required using S/W tools such as Cadence/Synopsis, MATLAB, Spice etc.. to design, simulate, assemble, and test the design at final products
  • Hands-on lab or academic project experiences in device/PCB level characterization
  • Familiarity with IC/PCB-level schematics and layout
  • Understanding of analog, mixed-signal, or power IC operation
  • Exposure to some failure analysis techniques such as optical micro-scopes, XRAY, and SEM
 
Education Level:  3rd year Bachelors or Masters Degree
Field(s) of Study:  Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering
 
 
Power Integrations is committed to building teams that drive innovation and therefore review a range of factors when determining compensation.  The hourly pay range for this internship is $32 to $34. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, qualifications and work location.  
 
The range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for this intern in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
 
Key Skills
Electrical Fault IsolationDefect CharacterizationImpedance MeasurementsATE TestingCurve TracingOptical MicroscopyCSAMSEM ImagingAnalog CircuitsDigital CircuitsSemiconductor Device PhysicsIC FabricationOscilloscopesSource MetersDMMTechnical Report Writing
Categories
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