Principal Engineer, Photonics Reliability

Ayar Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor firm is seeking a Principal Engineer for Photonics Reliability in San Jose, CA. The role involves conducting detailed failure analysis investigations and implementing corrective actions to enhance product reliability. Candidates should have a Master's degree and 10+ years of experience in semiconductor failure analysis. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 - $240,000 and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in semiconductor failure analysis.
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics and failure mechanisms.
• Proficiency in advanced analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed failure analysis investigations, including PFA and EFA.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to identify failure mechanisms.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent failures.
• Analyze failure data to identify trends and patterns.

Skills

Failure analysis

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Education

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

Ph.D. in relevant field (optional)

Tools

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA)

Focused Ion Beam (FIB)

Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX)

Job description

Principal Engineer, Photonics Reliability

Location: San Jose, CA (on-site)

Company Overview

Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co‑packaged optics (CPO), we use light instead of electricity to move data faster, farther, and with a fraction of the energy needed to fuel the explosive growth of AI models. Backed by industry giants such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel, and manufactured in partnership with the world’s leading semiconductor ecosystem, our co‑packaged optics solution is key to unleashing next‑generation AI scale‑up architectures.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to conduct comprehensive failure analysis investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to enhance product reliability. The role collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to drive product quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed failure analysis investigations, including physical failure analysis (PFA) and electrical failure analysis (EFA).
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X‑ray spectroscopy (EDX), focused ion beam (FIB), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to identify failure mechanisms.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of failures.
• Employ statistical analysis and problem‑solving techniques to identify root causes of failures.
• Collaborate with design and process engineering teams to implement design and process changes addressing root causes.

Technical Expertise

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in failure analysis techniques and tools.
• Mentor and train junior engineers in failure analysis methodologies.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze failure data to identify trends and patterns.
• Generate comprehensive failure analysis reports and presentations.
• Communicate complex technical information to a wide range of audiences, including engineering, management, and customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience in semiconductor failure analysis.
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics, failure mechanisms, and materials science.
• Proficiency in advanced analytical techniques, such as X‑ray, CSAM, TDR, FIB, SEM, and TEM.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data mining techniques.
• Experience with failure analysis software and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with advanced failure analysis techniques, such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atom probe tomography (APT).
• Experience with fault isolation technique, ATE, and Scan/ATPG debug.
• Experience in Silicon Photonics and failure analysis of photonic integrated circuits.

Annual Salary Range: $200,000 - $240,000

Ayar Labs is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.