Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer at Apple

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Silicon Failure Analysis, Electrical Failure Analysis, Physical Failure Analysis, Analog and Mixed Signal Design, Semiconductor Physics, CMOS Processes, Circuit Analysis, Transistor Device Physics, EFA Tools, Optical Fault Isolation, Silicon De-processing, DFT, ATPG, JTAG, ASIC Design, Linux Scripting

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

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

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on physical and electrical failure analysis at the silicon level for analog and mixed signal embedded circuits. Recommend corrective actions and communicate results to multi-functional teams and management to ensure timely product delivery.