Silicon Debug Engineer
Core
Execute silicon debug, FA/FI, and debug tool readiness for semiconductor products; develop debug methodologies and isolate root causes of product issues.
Role type
Senior IC silicon debug engineer
Builds
Production silicon debug methodologies and corrective actions for design/test flows
Domain
Semiconductor / Integrated Circuits / Advanced Process Nodes
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Correcting to appropriate category based on context: physical/clinical work is not right. The deliverable is actually 'product features' or 'infrastructure' in a broad sense, but strictly following the prompt's allowed list: 'product features' fits best as they build debug methodologies and fix product issues. However, looking at the list: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. None fit perfectly. 'product features' is the closest as they define test flows and debug methodologies which are product features of the engineering process. Let's re-evaluate. They are doing 'silicon debug', 'FA/FI'. This is 'physical/clinical work' in the sense of physical hardware? No. It's 'infrastructure' (debug infrastructure)? Or 'product features'? Let's stick to the most logical: 'product features' (debug methodologies are features of the product lifecycle) or 'infrastructure'. Actually, the prompt says 'physical/clinical work' for things like manufacturing or clinical trials. This is hardware. Let's choose 'product features' as they are defining the test flow and debug capabilities which are part of the product delivery. Wait, the prompt list is fixed. Let's look at the work: 'developing new silicon debug methodologies', 'root-cause of key product issues'. This is R&D/Engineering. 'research' might fit? No. 'product features' is the best fit for engineering deliverables in this schema.
Required skills
silicon debug, fault isolation, failure analysis, ATE test, DFT, DFM, device physics, DOE, system-level debug, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
advanced process node experience, statistical background, vendor management
Technologies
ATE, analytical equipment, debug tools
Responsibilities
Execute silicon debug and FA/FI; develop debug methodologies for MFG flow; isolate root causes of product issues and circuit failures; manage external vendors and cross-functional teams; translate findings into design and test flow corrections.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
