Failure analysis technician vs engineering assistant

Differences between failure analysis technician and engineering assistant duties and responsibilities

Failure analysis technician example responsibilities.

• Achieve multiple certifications per FDA and NRC guidelines for various internal processes critical to quality and safety.
• Conduct testing of COA to the inks by the use of GC/MS, IC, HPLC, ICP/MS and UV spectroscopy.
• Perform hands-on electronic circuit assembly, fabrication, wiring, prototyping, testing, debugging and repair down to component level.
• Perform system diagnostic testing, PCB debugging down to failure component or marginal components up to ASIC/IC level, SI analysis.
• Support customers internal and external to troubleshoot product failures for continuous yield improvement activities.
• Execute 'root cause' analysis of microelectronics, optical laser system & micro-mechanical devices.
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Engineering assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage the RFI process to clarify discrepancies and questions concerning the plans and specifications.
• Create, manage and maintain the ECR process to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Manage and distribute cad standards to contributing design consultants and assist with any design issues as necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance of files for engineering drawings, ECO's, manufacturing specs, and BOM's.
• Ensure documentation load into IP vault.
• Review systems implementation to comply with RFP and plans.
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