Apple · 19 hours ago
Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for crafting products that enrich people's lives. They are seeking a Silicon Failure Analysis Engineer to perform failure analysis, characterization, and validation of embedded circuits while collaborating with multi-functional teams to launch innovative products.
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Responsibilities
Perform daily activities for silicon failure analysis (FA) for advanced technology nodes
Conduct Electrical and physical fault isolation using various FA tools
Develop comprehensive FA methodologies for advanced silicon FA
Prepare technical reports summarizing failure analysis findings
Evaluate and maintain new equipment and techniques related to silicon failure analysis
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field with at least 3+ 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
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
Company
Apple
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10001+ employees
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