Senior Reliability & Failure Analysis Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Incentive plan

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. seeks a Principal Reliability/Failure Analysis Engineer to lead enterprise‑level failure analysis across components, modules, and system levels, shaping reliability strategy and execution.

You will guide root-cause investigations and develop advanced FA methodologies while mentoring engineers. Responsibilities include defining test strategies, FA control procedures, and cross‑functional actions to improve product reliability at scale, coordinating with design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 12+ years in FA and reliability engineering.
• Deep expertise in digital CMOS, RF device fundamentals, and failure analysis methods.
• Experience with CSAM, X-ray CT, IR/NIR microscopy, and decapsulation techniques.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to influence design-for-reliability decisions at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level failure analysis across components, modules, and systems.
• Define test strategies, FA control procedures, and corrective actions for reliability.

Skills

Digital CMOS

RF fundamentals

FA tool expertise

PCB/IC design tools

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

12+ years in failure analysis and reliability engineering

Master's degree in related field

PhD preferred

Tools

CSAM

X-ray CT

IR/NIR microscopy

Wet and dry decapsulation

Parametric test equipment

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. seeks a Principal Reliability/Failure Analysis Engineer to lead enterprise‑level failure analysis across components, modules, and system levels, shaping reliability strategy and execution.

You will guide root-cause investigations and develop advanced FA methodologies while mentoring engineers. Responsibilities include defining test strategies, FA control procedures, and cross‑functional actions to improve product reliability at scale, coordinating with design,