Nvidia
Senior Failure Analysis Engineer
US, CA, Santa Clara · Senior
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About the role
- NVIDIA is the pioneer of GPU-accelerated computing and the engine powering the global AI revolution.
- Physical Failure Analysis team is relentlessly committed to quality, pushing the boundaries of semiconductor innovation and hardware reliability.
- Nanoscale Analysis: Apply advanced Focused Ion Beam (FIB) sample preparation and analysis techniques to enable high-resolution electrical and physical diagnostics of IC chips.
Responsibilities
- Develop Advanced FA Techniques & Methodologies Pioneer Novel Methods: Design and implement cutting-edge methodologies to drive successful root-cause investigations on leading-edge silicon, advanced heterogeneous packaging technologies, and complex integrated systems.
- Precision De-processing: Perform mechanical cross-sectioning, parallel de-layering, and advanced chemical/plasma de-processing of integrated circuit (IC) devices across die, package, component, and board levels.
- Innovate Characterization Platforms: Develop novel characterization techniques and specialized analysis platforms tailored for emerging chip structures with advanced silicon architectures and complex packaging schemes.
- Optimize Workflows: Design and implement robust failure analysis (FA) workflows to improve laboratory efficiency and guarantee accurate, reproducible root-cause determination.
- Conduct In-Depth FA Investigations Lead Root-Cause Investigations: Head high-impact failure analysis investigations to isolate the root causes of critical failures affecting product yield, performance, and long-term reliability.
- Support multi-functional Engineering: Deliver precise physical characterization data to support engineering teams with Design of Experiments (DOE) evaluations, design optimization, process node improvements, and critical customer FA requests.
- We build the full-stack AI infrastructure, advanced microelectronics, and hardware ecosystems that drive everything from massive data center AI factories to autonomous vehicles, robotics, and advanced scientific simulation.
- In this role, you won't just solve problems-you will work at the dynamic intersection of physics, process technology, physical design, and circuit design to investigate complex product failures and drive critical engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Proven proficiency in precision IC device sample preparation for targeted defect localization and physical root-cause analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of physical and electrical failure analysis across die, package, component, and board levels.
- Sample Preparation: Proven proficiency in precision IC device sample preparation for targeted defect localization and physical root-cause analysis.
Compensation
- Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
- The base salary range is 144,000 USD - 230,000 USD.
Benefits
- With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers.
- You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
- Education & Experience: A B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or closely related field (or equivalent experience), paired with 8+ years of relevant, hands-on industry experience.
Company info
- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Failure Analysis Engineer to join our world-class Failure Analysis Lab.
- We are looking for an adaptable technical expert capable of translating open-ended challenges into actionable insights.
Equal opportunity
- NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- equal opportunity employer.
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