Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer

Austin, TX, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Embedded Systems
  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Management
  • Internal Communications
  • Integrated Circuit
  • IC
  • PCB Design
  • Semiconductors
  • Mixed-signal Integrated Circuit
  • CMOS
  • Circuit Analysis
  • Technical Writing
  • Communication
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Failure Analysis
  • FIB
  • Scanning Electron Microscope
  • SEM
  • TDR
  • VNA
  • Software Asset Management
  • Oscilloscope
  • Microscopy
  • DLS
  • ATPG
  • Debugging
  • DFT
  • JTAG
  • ASIC
  • Linux
  • Command-line Interface
  • Scripting

Summary

In this role, you will perform failure analysis, characterization and validation of various analog and mixed signal embedded circuits; and collaborate with multi-functional teams to launch the world's most premiere products.

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people's lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and especially motivated Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer! As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to work on upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple's customers every day!

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for performing hands-on physical and electrical failure analysis at silicon level, and accountable for recommending corrective actions, conveying results to the team and upper management to find out a solution. Your expert knowledge and analysis will be indispensable in guaranteeing our beloved Apple products to be delivered to the world on time.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field with at least 5+ years of relevant industry experience in Silicon Failure Analysis for advanced technology nodes

Deep understanding of fundamental failure analysis methodology

Hands-on proficiency in performing physical and electrical failure analysis at the silicon level

In-depth knowledge of semiconductor, IC, and PCB design

Knowledge of semiconductor physics and advanced fabrication processes

Deep understanding of analog and mixed signal design/debug

Proficiency in transistor device physics, Silicon device analysis, sophisticated CMOS processes and circuit analysis

Strong technical writing and communication skills

Ability to work effectively across engineering organizations and functions

Preferred Qualifications

MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field with at least 3+ years of relevant industry experience in Silicon Failure Analysis for advanced technology nodes

Hands on experience with multiple EFA tools and techniques such as LIT, FIB, SEM, TDR, VNA, SAM/CSAM, Curve Tracer, Oscilloscope, sample preparation, laser decapsulation, emission microscopy, nano-probing, etc.

Expertise in optical fault isolation techniques such as PEM, LSM and dynamic laser-based techniques like OBIRCH, DLS/LADA, LVP, and LVI

Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in silicon de-processing and transistor characterization using various e-beam-based techniques like EBIRCH, EBAC, and EBIC in nano-probing

Knowledge of DFT and ATPG debug isolation techniques using PXIE

Familiarity with DFT concepts, JTAG, and ASIC design flows desired

Some linux command line and scripting skills desired
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  • Dice Id: 90733111
  • Position Id: 7e94395a879f290621e3c1d5b6dd299b
  • Posted 30+ days ago
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