Sr. Engineering Technician

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD's Reliability Engineering team seeks a detail-oriented technician to validate quality and reliability of semiconductor products. You will support testing, package inspection, acoustic microscopy, and lab operations in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on lab experience in reliability, quality or failure analysis, and can operate specialized equipment while emphasizing safety, documentation, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor reliability, quality, or failure analysis labs.
• Hands-on operation of acoustic microscopy equipment (Sonoscan D9600 / Gen 7 CSAM).
• Familiar with BGA technologies and inspection methods.
• Experience with environmental stress testing (HTOL, temperature, humidity).
• Knowledge of lab documentation, test travelers, and data tracking.
• Proficient with multimeters, oscilloscopes, data loggers; Windows/Office

Responsibilities

• Support semiconductor reliability and quality testing activities.
• Perform visual inspection and evaluation of BGA components.
• Operate reliability stress equipment (temp cycle, humidity, burn-in).
• Load/unload and monitor test samples during qualification activities.
• Document test results and lot disposition in lab databases and travelers.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues and support investigations.

Skills

Semiconductor reliability

Acoustic microscopy

BGA inspection

Environmental stress testing

Lab documentation

Electrical test equipment

Windows / MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Sonoscan D9600

Gen 7 CSAM

HTOL equipment

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

Join AMD's Reliability Engineering team and play a hands-on role in validating the quality and reliability of leading‑edge semiconductor products. You will work closely with engineers and technicians to support reliability testing, package inspection, acoustic microscopy analysis, and laboratory operations that help ensure AMD products meet the highest standards of performance and quality. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced semiconductor technologies, specialized test equipment, and cross‑functional teams in a collaborative laboratory environment.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced laboratory environment and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality results. You communicate effectively, collaborate well with technical teams, and bring experience supporting semiconductor reliability, quality, or failure analysis activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, documentation, and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support semiconductor reliability and quality testing activities.
• Perform visual inspection and evaluation of BGA package components.
• Operate reliability stress equipment, including temperature cycle, humidity, and burn-in systems.
• Load, unload, and monitor test samples throughout qualification activities.
• Conduct CSAM analysis and support acoustic microscopy inspections.
• Document test execution, results, and lot disposition activities in laboratory databases and travelers.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues and support reliability investigations.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a semiconductor reliability, quality, or failure analysis laboratory.
• Hands-on experience operating Sonoscan D9600, Gen 7 CSAM, or similar acoustic microscopy equipment.
• Familiarity with BGA package technologies and inspection methodologies.
• Experience operating environmental stress equipment, including HTOL, temperature cycle, and humidity chambers.
• Knowledge of laboratory documentation, test travelers, and data tracking systems.
• Proficiency with common electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and data loggers.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, military training, and relevant semiconductor industry experience will also be considered.

LOCATION: San Jose, California

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.