Senior IC Failure Analysis Engineer
Core
Senior IC Failure Analysis Engineer investigating root causes of semiconductor failures to optimize yield, quality, and product qualification.
Role type
Senior IC Failure Analysis Engineer
Builds
Semiconductor products (networking ICs)
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / VLSI / Device Physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optical fault isolation techniques (OBIRCH, LADA, laser probing, emission microscopy), ATPG diagnosis interpretation, nano-probing planning, VLSI circuit design understanding, device physics knowledge, process engineering knowledge, technical report writing, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Si debug, ATE test development, nanoprobing, statistical/data analysis (Matlab, JMP), electronic test equipment operation (scopes, spectrum analyzers, lock-in amplifiers, parametric analyzers, VNA, TDR)
Technologies
OBIRCH, LADA, Laser probing, Emission microscopy, ATPG, Matlab, JMP, VNA, TDR
Responsibilities
Utilize optical fault isolation techniques to detect defects and process issues; modify test programs for FA requirements; interpret ATPG diagnosis reports; prepare nano-probing plans and guide Physical FA engineers; prepare technical reports summarizing findings; develop novel and existing debug techniques; collaborate with Q&R, Foundry, physical design, Test, DFT, and SW teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
