Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Failure Analysis and Reliability Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $95K — $115K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in semiconductor failure analysis or related area.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical fault isolation and physical failure analysis methods.
  • Strong analytical skills with clear communication abilities for reporting findings.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Perform failure analysis on components and boards to identify root causes.
  • Conduct electrical verification and fault isolation with appropriate techniques.
  • Execute board-level dye-and-pry analysis and PCB construction studies.
  • Support reliability stress testing and bench evaluations pre- and post-testing.
  • Document findings in detailed, evidence-based failure analysis reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement corrective measures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive AMD benefits package available.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Quality Engineer II to support component- and board-level failure analysis for advanced semiconductor products. In this role, you will perform electrical verification, fault isolation, physical failure analysis, board-level analysis, reliability stress support, and clear technical reporting. This is a hands-on engineering position suited for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working across teams, and driving issues from initial investigation through root-cause conclusion. Job level will be aligned to the selected candidate's experience. You will be part of a technical team focused on solving challenging semiconductor quality and reliability problems. This role offers the opportunity to build deep hands-on failure analysis expertise, work with advanced products and analytical tools, and contribute directly to product quality, reliability, and customer success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform component- and board-level failure analysis to determine root cause of product or board failures.
  • Conduct electrical verification, fault isolation, and physical failure analysis using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Perform board-level dye-and-pry analysis, PCB construction analysis, and physical failure analysis of PCB assemblies.
  • Support board-level reliability stress testing and bench testing before and after stress exposure when needed.
  • Document analysis results in clear, accurate failure analysis reports with evidence-based conclusions and recommended next steps.
  • Work with cross-functional engineering teams to investigate issues, communicate findings, and support corrective actions.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor failure analysis, product quality, reliability engineering, board-level analysis, or a related technical area.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical fault isolation and physical failure analysis methods.
  • Ability to analyze technical data, draw logical conclusions, and communicate results clearly in written reports.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage investigations with limited supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience with dye-and-pry testing in accordance with IPC-TM-650 methods.
  • Experience with precision cross-sectioning, parallel lapping, chemical deprocessing, or related physical analysis techniques.
  • Familiarity with failure analysis tools and techniques such as curve tracing, C-SAM, X-ray, TDR, OBIRCH, thermal emission microscopy, and SEM.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor reliability stress testing, CMOS devices, circuit analysis, diagnostic techniques, IC fabrication, and assembly processes.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering, quality, reliability, and product teams.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Join a team of over 12,000 dedicated professionals at the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation. At AMD, you will work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of computing and graphics. Our collaborative environment encourages networking and the sharing of ideas across teams and disciplines.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
* Ladders Estimates

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