SoC Failure Analysis Engineering Program Manager

Job Title

SoC Failure Analysis Engineering Program Manager

Role Summary

Lead operational execution of failure analysis (FA) for Apple silicon across sites. Coordinate cross-site FA labs, define FA processes and workflows, manage sample logistics and tooling, and partner with design, validation, and foundry teams to drive debug from failure signature to root cause and resolution.

Experience Level

Senior-level (posting indicates senior role). See Education Requirements for stated experience baseline.

Responsibilities

Accountable for FA program delivery, operational performance, and cross-functional execution supporting silicon debug and product launch milestones.

• Participate in bench-level functional debug on validation boards and sockets and coordinate advanced FA techniques to isolate faults across analog, mixed-signal, and digital ICs.
• Define, document, and improve FA intake, triage, prioritization, escalation, and closure workflows across sites.
• Coordinate cross-functional debug efforts with Design, Product Engineering, DFT, Reliability, Validation, and Foundry teams to drive yield and performance improvements.
• Build and maintain FA knowledge base: failure signature libraries, debug playbooks, and lessons-learned repositories; lead structured retrospectives.
• Manage sample lifecycle logistics, EFA tool scheduling, cross-site and vendor coordination.
• Define and track operational KPIs (turnaround time, throughput, tool utilization) for capacity planning and lab reporting.

Requirements

Must-have technical and program-management capabilities required to run FA programs effectively. Preferred items are listed separately.

• Proven semiconductor industry background with progression from hands-on technical FA, silicon debug, validation, or product engineering into program/project management.
• Ability to coordinate FA techniques and debug activities at a program-driver level for faults such as leakage, opens/shorts, high resistance, and weak transistors.
• Working familiarity with bench-level electrical verification and fault isolation methods.
• Working knowledge of VLSI circuit design, manufacturing, packaging, and chip validation processes for advanced nodes (5nm and below).
• Experience coordinating cross-site teams, external vendors, and lab managers to meet product and launch timelines.

Nice-to-have:

• Operational experience implementing knowledge management systems, playbooks, or process redesign that improved TAT, throughput, or yield.
• Hands-on or management-level familiarity with EMMI, LVP, DLS, Nano-Probing, and FIB.
• Experience supporting SoC functional verification, characterization, sample prep, advanced packaging, or PD/STA discussions.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) required as stated in the posting; the role also specifies a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. The posting did not require a specific field of study or list alternate degree titles.

About the Company

Company: Apple

Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States

Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, Mac computers, and iPad, Apple emphasizes a strong commitment to high-quality design and user experience.