Staff Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineering

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking an experienced Failure Analysis Engineer to analyze failure root causes of RMA returns, investigate new product failures, determine yield excursions, and collaborate with Design, Application, Process, Product and Package Engineering to propose corrective actions.

You will write technical reports with failure analysis findings, meet cycle time and quality commitments, develop new FA techniques, and take ownership of FA equipment while mentoring junior engineers in

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering/Physics/Science with semiconductor emphasis.
• MS preferred with relevant experience in FA or device engineering.
• Experience in Failure Analysis, Product, Design, Application, Fab Process or Test Engineering.
• Strong understanding of analogue and mixed-signal circuit analysis.
• Knowledge of diode and transistor device physics.
• Ability to read schematics and layouts.
• Familiar with FA tools: optical microscopy, X-ray, EMMI, OBIRCH, ELITE, microprobing.
• Hands-on with electrical bench equipment and measurement tools.
• Good English communication and troubleshooting skills.
• Fab/assembly experience or chemistry lab exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze failure root causes of RMA returns and investigate new product failures.
• Determine causes of yield excursions and propose corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Design, Application, Process, Product and Package Engineering.
• Write technical reports detailing failure analyses and findings.
• Meet cycle time and quality commitments for failure analysis.
• Develop new failure analysis techniques and own FA equipment.
• Mentor junior engineers in the group.

Skills

Failure Analysis

Analog & Mixed-Signal

Schematics Reading

Troubleshooting

English Communication

Education

Engineering, Physics, or Science degree with semiconductor emphasis

Tools

Optical microscopy

X-ray

EMMI

OBIRCH

ELITE

Microprobing

Curve tracer

Oscilloscopes

Source measure

Job description

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:

• Analyze failure root cause of RMA returns
• Investigate cause of new product failures
• Determine cause of yield excursions
• Work with Design, Application, process, product and package engineering to identify the failure root cause and propose corrective actions
• Write technical reports with failure analysis findings and distribute it to the team
• Meet ADI’s failure analysis cycle time and quality commitments
• Develop new techniques for analyzing failures
• Take ownership for a piece of failure analysis equipment; and keep it running
• Mentor young engineers in the group

Minimum Qualifications:

• Engineering, Physics, or Science degree with semiconductor emphasis. BS + 7yrs or MS + 5Yrs of experience.
• Experience in Failure Analysis, Product, Design, Application, Fab Process or Test Engineering.
• Strong understating of Analog and mixed signal circuit analysis.
• Strong understanding of diode and transistor device physics.
• Ability to read schematics and layout.
• Knowledge of Failure Analysis Tools and Techniques: Optical microscopy, X-ray, EMMI, OBIRCH, ELITE and Microprobing.
• Experience with using electrical bench equipment: Curve tracer, Voltage Sources, Current loads, oscilloscopes, source meter, function generator etc.
• Good Understanding of FIB operation, parallel lapping, chemical deprocessing, and other physical failure analysis activities.
• Good English oral and written communication skills
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Fab and/or assembly process experience a plus
• Chemistry lab experience is a plus

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: No Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $130,168 to $188,490. Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors. This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors. This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI - a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.