Failure Analysis Engineer

TL;DR

Failure Analysis Engineer: Performing failure analysis on mixed-signal integrated circuits with an accent on solving complex technical challenges and supporting product qualifications. Focus on identifying root causes of failure, generating detailed technical reports, and integrating new tools and methodologies.

Location: On-site in Austin, Texas

Company

hirify.global is propelled by top engineers in mixed-signal processing, solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for top consumer brands.

What you will do

• Conduct device-level failure analysis to support customer returns, product qualifications, yield excursions, and new product development.
• Perform electrical and physical fault isolation to identify root causes of failure.
• Generate detailed technical reports summarizing failure analysis findings.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools and methodologies into the failure analysis workflow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with at least 6 years of hands-on experience in IC failure analysis.
• Proficiency in electrical fault isolation techniques including photo-emission, static and dynamic laser stimulation, LVx, scan diagnostics, ATE, thermal imaging, nanoprobing, and bench testing.
• Strong understanding of CAD layout, ATE and bench test datalogs, digital and analog circuit design, device physics, IC fabrication and packaging.
• Familiarity with common IC failure mechanisms and qualification stress methods.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with physical failure analysis tools and techniques such as SEM, FIB, EDS, AFM, planar delayering, chemical deprocessing, chemical decoration.

Culture & Benefits

• Award-winning culture built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness.
• Meaningful community engagement.
• Enjoyable employee experiences.