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 

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