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Failure Analysis Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
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Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
Perform device-level failure analysis on mixed-signal ICs to support customer returns, product qualifications, yield excursions, and new product development. Isolate electrical and physical faults, identify root causes, produce technical reports, and evaluate new tools and methods.
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For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! 

Cirrus Logic is a leading expert in low power, mixed-signal processing, and a supplier of innovative solutions in audio, voice and haptics. We develop solutions to help our top customers handle sophisticated challenges in generations of mobile and consumer devices that deliver outstanding experiences! We are adding a team member to perform failure analysis on mixed-signal IC devices. Are you a collaborative team member who can provide solutions to customer returns, support product qualifications and support new product development efforts? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Perform device level FA in a collaborative environment to support customer returns, product qualifications, yield excursions, and new product development.
  • Perform electrical and physical fault isolation on mixed-signal IC devices to identify root cause of failure in a timely and efficient manner
  • Produce technical reports of failure analysis findings

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with coursework supporting Semiconductor IC failure analysis
  • Knowledge of semiconductor device physics.
  • Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with coursework supporting Semiconductor IC failure analysis
  • 1+ years proven track record in failure analysis of IC devices
  • Familiarity with electrical fault isolation tools and techniques such as photoemission, static and dynamic laser stimulation, LVx, scan diagnostic techniques, ATE, thermal imaging, nanoprobing, and applications bench testing
  • Familiarity with CAD layout, ATE and bench test Datalogs, digital and analog circuits, device physics, IC fabrication and assembly
  • Familiarity with common IC failure mechanisms and qual stress configurations
  • Hands-on proficiency with physical failure analysis tools and techniques such as SEM, FIB, AFM, planar delayering, chemical deprocessing, chemical decoration

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license.  Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. 

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Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office

Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.

Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office

Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.

Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office

Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.

Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office

Just blocks away from ACL and hike and bike trails. Tons of restaurants and close to public transporation.

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