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# Failure Analysis Engineer at Absolics Inc

- **Company:** Absolics Inc
- **Location:** Covington, GA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/absolicsinc/jobs/4408877009

## Job description

Position: PHYSICAL FAILURE ANALYSIS ENGINEER - Bilingual in Korean

Location: COVINGTON, GA

## JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing physical failure analysis of glass substrates.  This includes using a variety of techniques, such as microscopy, spectroscopy, and metallurgy to identify the root cause of failures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

## DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Investigate physical failures and defects including delamination, cracks, and voids using advanced microscopy and analytical techniques
- Prepare samples for analysis, including cutting, polishing, and coating, while ensuring preservation of relevant features
- Use optical microscopes, electron microscopes, and other imaging tools to examine samples at various scales
- Analyze images to identify defects, fractures, corrosion, and other anomalies
- Analyze data collected from various analyses to develop comprehensive understanding of failure mechanisms
- Generate detailed reports outlining findings, analysis methodologies, and recommendations
- Utilize spectroscopic methods to identify material compositions and elemental distributions
- Perform mechanical and thermal testing
- Prepare reports and documentation of failure analysis results
- Work with other engineers and scientists to develop and improve the failure analysis process
- Participate in quality control procedures, including instrument calibration and performance check
- Troubleshoot technical issues
- Provide support to the OQA function with analysis results

## REQUIREMENTS:

- Experiences on SEM / FIB equipments (Analysis tools)
- Proficiency in operating microscopy equipment (optical, SEM, FIB, TEM) and analytical tools (FTIR, EDX)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root cause of failures
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document findings and observations
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to juggle multiple high priority tasks

## QUALITIFICATIONS:

- Strong knowledge of electronic devices and their failure mechanisms
- Experience with a variety of failure analysis techniques
- Proficiency in microscopy techniques, material analysis, and spectropy
- Strong understanding of material properties, fracture mechanics, and root cause analysis
- Proficiency in operating microscopy equipment (optical, SEM, TEM) and analytical tools (FTIR, EDX)

## EDUCATION:

- Bachelor’s degree in material science, electrical engineering, or related field

## EXPERIENCE:

- 0+ years of experience in physical failure analysis in electronic or semiconductor applications
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

## SALARY:

- $70,000 - $115,000

## About Absolics Inc

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Absolics Inc. is the world's first glass substrate manufacturer, providing advanced packaging technologies and scalable solutions for high-performance computing (HPC) and AI semiconductor applications.
- **Entity Type**: Private (affiliate of SKC, part of SK Group)
- **Headquarters**: Covington, Georgia, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (company was established as an affiliate of SKC)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Semiconductor Manufacturing / Advanced Packaging
- **Target customers**: B2B – HPC-related packaging companies, data centers, AI chip manufacturers, and high-tech industry leaders
- **Mission or purpose**: To create a new chapter in the history of the semiconductor industry by solving fundamental substrate limitations with glass-based solutions.

## Products & Services
- **Glass Substrate Solutions**: A proprietary glass substrate technology that significantly improves signaling characteristics and reduces power consumption compared to traditional silicon-based substrates. It enables fine patterns, large areas, and lower power consumption for advanced packaging. Type: Hardware / Semiconductor Material
- **Advanced Packaging Services**: Scalable packaging services for businesses involved in high-performance computing, leveraging glass substrate innovation. Type: Service / Manufacturing

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – **$175.0M** (from U.S. Department of Commerce grants, see below)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
    - **U.S. Department of Commerce** (two grants: $75M in May 2024, $100M in January 2025) [absolicsinc.com](https://www.absolicsinc.com/)
    - Parent: **SKC** (affiliate of **SK Group**, which includes SK Hynix, SK Siltron, and SK Materials)
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Headcount grew **48.8% YoY** (+40 people), now at **76 employees** [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/absolics-inc)
    - The advanced packaging market is expected to grow from $3.5B (2020) to $9.7B (2025); glass substrate segment forecast at $3.0B (2025) with 25% CAGR [absolicsinc.com](https://www.absolicsinc.com/)
    - Recent news: Absolics received $100M in U.S. R&D grants (2024-2025), building a computer chip factory in Georgia [eeNews Europe](https://www.eenewseurope.com/)
    - Active job postings: 9 positions (quarterly job posting growth: +800%) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/absolics-inc)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover in glass substrates**: Absolics is the world's first dedicated glass substrate manufacturer, positioning it at the forefront of a key advanced packaging innovation.
- **Deep SK Group ecosystem**: Backed by SKC and SK Group (SK Hynix, SK Siltron, SK Materials), providing strong supply chain integration, capital, and industry connections.
- **Significant U.S. government backing**: $175M in federal grants directly from the CHIPS Act, signaling strategic national importance and long-term stability.
- **Performance moat**: Glass substrates offer superior signaling, lower power consumption, and larger form factors – critical for AI and HPC chips where traditional silicon substrates are hitting physical limits.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling manufacturing**: Building a U.S. factory in Georgia to mass-produce glass substrates for the domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
- **R&D leadership**: Continued innovation in active/passive element integration on glass, targeting next-generation HPC and AI packaging needs.
- **Market capture**: Targeting the rapidly growing advanced packaging market ($9.7B by 2025), with glass substrates as a key growth driver.

## Why Work Here
- **Pioneering technology**: Join the first company in the world manufacturing glass substrates for semiconductors – a chance to work on cutting-edge tech that could reshape the industry.
- **Rapid growth**: Headcount grew ~49% YoY, indicating a scaling phase with ample career advancement opportunities.
- **Government-backed stability**: $175M in federal grants provides strong financial footing and long-term project security.
- **Office policy**: On-site work at the Covington, Georgia headquarters [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/absolics-inc) – collaborative environment in a new, state-of-the-art facility.
- **Engineering-heavy culture**: 25% of staff in technical roles, 13% in operations, and active hiring for engineers (NPI Process Engineer, Photoresist Engineering Manager, etc.) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/absolics-inc)
- **Global exposure**: While HQ is in Georgia, the company has presence in South Korea and Mexico, offering cross-cultural collaboration.

## Sources
1. [absolicsinc.com](https://www.absolicsinc.com/)
2. [absolicsinc.com/about](https://www.absolicsinc.com/about)
3. [absolicsinc.com/job](https://www.absolicsinc.com/job)
4. [linkedin.com/company/absolics-inc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/absolics-inc)
5. [builtin.com/company/absolics-inc](https://builtin.com/company/absolics-inc)

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