Failure Analysis and Reliability Engineer

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in San Jose, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer II to support component- and board-level failure analysis for advanced semiconductor products. You will perform electrical verification, fault isolation, physical failure analysis, board-level analysis, reliability stress support, and clear technical reporting.

This hands-on role offers deep experience solving complex reliability challenges with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years of experience in semiconductor failure analysis, product quality, reliability engineering, or related area.
• Hands-on experience with electrical fault isolation and physical failure analysis methods.
• Ability to analyze technical data, draw conclusions, and report results clearly in writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage investigations with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform component- and board-level failure analysis to determine root causes.
• Conduct electrical verification, fault isolation, and physical failure analysis using appropriate tools.
• Perform board-level dye-and-pry analysis, PCB construction analysis, and physical failure analysis of PCB assemblies.
• Support board-level reliability stress testing and bench testing before and after stress exposure.
• Document analysis results in clear failure analysis reports with evidence-based conclusions and next steps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate issues, communicate findings, and support corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical fault isolation

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

Dye-and-pry testing

Cross-sectioning

SEM

X-ray analysis

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next‑generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

The Role

We are looking for a Quality Engineer II to support component- and board-level failure analysis for advanced semiconductor products. In this role, you will perform electrical verification, fault isolation, physical failure analysis, board-level analysis, reliability stress support, and clear technical reporting. This is a hands‑on engineering position suited for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working across teams, and driving issues from initial investigation through root‑cause conclusion. Job level will be aligned to the selected candidate’s experience. You will be part of a technical team focused on solving challenging semiconductor quality and reliability problems. This role offers the opportunity to build deep hands‑on failure analysis expertise, work with advanced products and analytical tools, and contribute directly to product quality, reliability, and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform component- and board-level failure analysis to determine root cause of product or board failures.
• Conduct electrical verification, fault isolation, and physical failure analysis using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Perform board-level dye-and-pry analysis, PCB construction analysis, and physical failure analysis of PCB assemblies.
• Support board-level reliability stress testing and bench testing before and after stress exposure when needed.
• Document analysis results in clear, accurate failure analysis reports with evidence-based conclusions and recommended next steps.
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to investigate issues, communicate findings, and support corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years of experience in semiconductor failure analysis, product quality, reliability engineering, board-level analysis, or a related technical area.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical fault isolation and physical failure analysis methods.
• Ability to analyze technical data, draw logical conclusions, and communicate results clearly in written reports.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage investigations with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dye-and-pry testing in accordance with IPC‑TM‑650 methods.
• Experience with precision cross‑sectioning, parallel lapping, chemical deprocessing, or related physical analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with failure analysis tools and techniques such as curve tracing, C‑SAM, X‑ray, TDR, OBIRCH, thermal emission microscopy, and SEM.
• Knowledge of semiconductor reliability stress testing, CMOS devices, circuit analysis, diagnostic techniques, IC fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional engineering, quality, reliability, and product teams.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.