VLSI ENGINEER L3

Wipro Technologies; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Limited is seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM) for Failure Analysis within the SQE organization. The TPM will serve as the central coordinator among internal engineering teams, SQE, SiFA, customers, and external FA laboratories to drive investigations and deliverables.

The role requires 3+ years in related PM or QA roles in semiconductor or hardware environments, with strong planning, tracking, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Product Engineering, Failure Analysis, or related technical functions.
• Experience working within semiconductor, hardware, electronics manufacturing, validation, or quality engineering environments.
• Strong project planning, execution tracking, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Failure Analysis intake, prioritization, tracking, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate FA investigations across SQE, Engineering, Test, SiFA, customers, and external laboratories.
• Manage sample logistics including receipt, tracking, dispatch, chain-of-custody, and third-party lab engagement.
• Develop and maintain schedules, dashboards, status reports, and action-item trackers to ensure execution visibility.
• Drive stakeholder communication, issue escalation, and closure of FA deliverables.
• Improve operational processes, reporting mechanisms, and workflow efficiency across the FA ecosystem.

Skills

VLSI

Board Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Jira

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Technical Project Manager (TPM) – Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Failure Analysis

Role Purpose

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) will serve as the central coordinator for Failure Analysis (FA) activities within the Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) organization. This role acts as the primary interface between internal engineering teams, Supplier Quality, Silicon Failure Analysis (SiFA) teams, customers, and external FA laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Failure Analysis intake, prioritization, tracking, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate FA investigations across SQE, Engineering, Test, SiFA, customers, and external laboratories.
• Manage sample logistics including receipt, tracking, dispatch, chain-of-custody, and third-party lab engagement.
• Develop and maintain schedules, dashboards, status reports, and action-item trackers to ensure execution visibility.
• Drive stakeholder communication, issue escalation, and closure of FA deliverables.
• Improve operational processes, reporting mechanisms, and workflow efficiency across the FA ecosystem.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Product Engineering, Failure Analysis, or related technical functions.
• Experience working within semiconductor, hardware, electronics manufacturing, validation, or quality engineering environments.
• Strong project planning, execution tracking, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project and issue-tracking tools such as Jira or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Semiconductor Failure Analysis (FA) or Supplier Quality organizations.
• Understanding of silicon, package, board-level, or system-level failure analysis workflows.
• Familiarity with FA techniques such as X-ray, SEM/FIB, decapsulation, electrical characterization, and physical analysis.
• Experience coordinating external laboratories, suppliers, vendors, or contract manufacturers.
• Experience supporting customer escalations and high-priority engineering investigations involving external customers and strategic partners.

Mandatory Skills: VLSI Board Design.Experience: 3-5 Years.The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $140,000 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.

Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

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