Working Student, S.LSI Failure Analysis & Hardware Lab (Munich/Onsite)

Position Summary

The DSE S.LSI Quality team is seeking a detail-oriented working student to support the Failure Analysis (FA) and Hardware Lab for CIS and SOC. The successful candidate will play a key role in accelerating the lab's operational ramp-up by assisting with hardware debugging and the use of SMUs, while leveraging Python and SQL to improve automation and data retrieval. This role requires a strong foundation in basic electronics and proficiency in data tools such as SQL and Power BI, calling for a "detective" mindset to solve complex technical issues. This position offers a valuable opportunity for an active student to gain hands-on industry experience while enabling the core engineering team to focus on strategic responsibilities.

Role And Responsibilities

As a part of our team, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Perform first-level electrical failure analysis as well as image analysis, incoming inspection and detailed visual inspection using optical microscope.
• Execute precision electrical measurements using professional lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, Logic Analyzers, etc.).
• Design and setup test environments on dedicated boards to simulate, reproduce, and validate reported hardware failures.
• Develop GUI tools (e.g., via Python) to interface with hardware and streamline automated testing procedures.
• Design and maintain Power BI reports & dashboards to visualize failure trends and provide actionable insights to the engineering team.
• Transform complex findings into structured entries for our technical knowledge base to support global troubleshooting.
  
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

YOUR PROFILE

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Master program such as Mathematics, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar.
• Experience and hands-on lab work, soldering, and hardware debugging using SMU, oscilloscopes and application boards.
• Solid understanding of basic electronics, circuit behavior, and component functions.
• Practical experience in Python (for automation) and SQL (for data retrieval).
• Proficiency in data tools like Excel; experience with Power BI is a significant advantage.
• A structured, detail-oriented work style and the "detective" mindset needed to solve real-world technical puzzles
• Proficiency in programming languages, especially those relevant to automation (Python, SQL).
• Curious and eager to grow your skills in data analytics and machine learning (basic knowledge is a plus).
• Self-driven, structured, and a strong communicator in English.
  
  
  

Be a part of innovation that makes a real difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide.

What We Offer

Samsung is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. In our center you will be part of a dynamic team, in an international work environment. Being one of the best in the industry comes with hard work, but we also make it rewarding through:

• Compensation: attractive salary and performance bonus
• Free breakfasts and subsidized lunches in our Munich office
• Flexible working hours/ telecommuting opportunity
• Health & wellbeing: wellness program, e.g. gym subscription
• Quarterly team events and various team activities
  
  
  

About Us

SAMSUNG Semiconductor Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAMSUNG Electronics Co. Ltd., has it’s headquarter in Munich, Germany and operates offices all over Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). The European headquarter is handling the marketing and sales activities of Samsung Electronics' component business units including Memory, System LSI, Foundry, LED and Display in EMEA for various applications including servers, data centers, mobile, industrial / automotive.

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