Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, Optical Fault Isolation
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, Optical Fault Isolation
Role Summary
Drive die-level logic fault localization and root-cause identification for advanced semiconductor devices. Work closely with Design, Test, DFT, and Foundry teams to accelerate yield improvement and resolve complex silicon failures.
This role focuses on hands-on failure analysis (physical and electrical), ATE testing, and cross-functional technical leadership to improve product quality and manufacturability.
Experience Level
Senior — typically requires 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience in semiconductor failure analysis, yield engineering, or product engineering.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Perform die-level logic fault localization using physical and electrical fault isolation methodologies.
- Plan and execute ATE testing and debugging on Advantest 93K; configure test looping to enable LVP, SDL and other FA techniques.
- Apply DFT knowledge (Scan, BIST, boundary scan) to interpret test patterns and guide fault isolation strategies.
- Analyze test data to distinguish design, fab process, or tester-induced failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead cross-functional investigations with Product, Test, and Foundry engineering to resolve yield, performance, and reliability issues.
- Document findings and communicate actionable recommendations to engineering and manufacturing teams.
Requirements
Key qualifications and technical skills:
- 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience in semiconductor failure analysis, yield engineering, or product engineering.
- Strong practical experience with the Advantest 93K test platform.
- Good understanding of DFT basics and logic fault localization techniques.
- Expert-level experience with laser/optical fault isolation techniques (LVP, EMMI, SDL, OBIRCH, or similar).
- Experience with Teradyne UltraFlex is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, strong technical communication, and ability to drive complex issues to resolution.
Education Requirements
MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
