Senior Failure Analysis Operations Engineer

Job Title

Senior Failure Analysis Operations Engineer

Role Summary

Lead coordination of failure analysis (FA) activities for Arm's silicon across internal teams, external FA houses, third-party labs and OSATs. Ensure efficient execution of FA cases, provide technical troubleshooting and support for FA tools and lab operations, and drive process and readiness improvements.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum 8 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably in failure analysis or a related role.

Responsibilities

Primary operational and technical responsibilities for FA program execution and lab readiness.

• Coordinate FA execution with external FA houses, third-party labs, OSATs and internal stakeholders, including aligning methodology and tracking issue resolution.
• Provide hands-on technical support for FA equipment, lab operations, and onsite troubleshooting.
• Support internal silicon and system-level FA cases through technical mentorship and case coordination.
• Drive FA process optimization, improve execution efficiency, and maintain lab operation readiness.
• Communicate FA status, findings and risks to cross-functional teams and partners.

Requirements

Key must-have skills and relevant experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Must-have: Minimum 8 years semiconductor industry experience with practical involvement in failure analysis activities.
• Must-have: Working knowledge of semiconductor failure modes and appropriate FA methods and techniques.
• Must-have: Strong coordination, project tracking and communication skills for managing external labs and internal stakeholders.
• Must-have: Practical experience supporting FA tools, lab operations, and onsite troubleshooting.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with FA for high-reliability products and familiarity with common FA tools and techniques.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience working with OSATs, external FA labs or customer quality teams and driving process improvements.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Arm

Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom

ARM is a global leader in semiconductor and software design, driving innovation in computing technology. The company specializes in designing processors and systems that provide the essential building blocks for electronic devices. ARM's architecture is widely used in smartphones, servers, and IoT devices, and its collaborative culture fosters bold thinking, diversity, and high-impact benefits for its talented workforce.