Failure Analysis Engineer
Core
Drive improvements in fault duplication and isolation accuracy for hardware and software field issues, collaborating with design engineering and suppliers to resolve root causes.
Role type
Senior IC failure analysis engineer (hardware)
Builds
Hardware service provider routing products and high-speed network interfaces
Domain
Networking hardware, high-speed interfaces, board design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fault duplication, root cause analysis, hardware design, schematics generation, design validation, high-speed board bring-up, EMS partner coordination, defect detection, containment analysis, test strategy enhancement
Preferred skills
high-speed SERDES system design, signal integrity analysis, power distribution techniques, FPGA design, unit test methodologies, agile working environment
Technologies
Cadence Allegro, PCIe switches, PHY, retimers, voltage regulators, Intel/AMD CPUs
Responsibilities
Drive improvements in fault duplication and isolation accuracy; Provide directions and techniques on customer issues; Engage Design engineering and communicate findings for HW and SW field issues; Coordinate Failure Analysis case reviews with Cisco teams and suppliers; Ensure EMS partners deliver timely and accurate results in duplicating and isolating root causes; Articulate key technical issues to stakeholders and drive resolution; Drive innovation in new technology and processes; Organize and close out design, component, and manufacturing issues; Evolve Product debug documents over the Product Life Cycle; Collaborate with PQE/CEs to drive Corrective/Preventive actions; Participate in initiatives to enhance test strategies and diagnostic coverage for field returns
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
