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    Failure Analysis Engineer - Sunnyvale, United States - Synopsys

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    Failure Analysis Engineer

    Synopsys is the industry leader in providing cutting edge emulation, simulation and prototyping hardware and software solutions.

    These solutions are provided to chip manufacturing companies who are engineering next generation chip development from design to silicon.

    Hardware comprises primarily of emulation and prototyping systems.


    Emulation enables SoC verification and software bring-up and address the exploding verification requirements of SoC end-users, while prototyping enables early embedded software development and high-performance system validation prior to the final SoC.

    Synopsys provides superior quality along with best-in-class customer service and support.

    We are looking for responsive, dedicated individuals to contribute to the Systems Design Group (SD) hardware Operations team.

    Job Description

    The failure analysis engineer will use their hardware design, test and troubleshooting knowledge/experience to root cause HW failures and drive improvement action to mitigate failure mechanisms.

    The successful candidate will be in a hands-on role to own failure analysis on field returned hardware, manage failure records, enhance Fault testing and automation, drive supplier Failure Analysis and a partner in driving product quality improvement(s).

    Responsibilities

    Manage field hardware quality for Synopsys products: monitoring field quality data and associated metrics, including RMA Rates, MTBF and product reliability
    Maintain SLA on FA and entry of FA information in RMA data base
    Analyze RMA, Failure Analysis, and Repair data. Identify trends and raise quality excursions as required via collaboration with HW and SW engineering. Validate resolution plans.
    Drive resolution, containment, and mitigation plans for such quality alerts.
    Investigate/Troubleshoot/debug failure from System to PCBA/mechanical component level
    Conduct component level troubleshooting including PCBA level debug and repair with supply chain partners.

    Conduct field hardware quality meetings, presenting field quality performance to key stakeholders, including senior management within Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Marketing, and Customer Support teams.

    Oversee operational performance of Failure Analysis contract manufacturer(s), ensuring partner(s) achieve key performance indicators, including FA SLA times, fault duplication rates, and fault isolation rates.

    Collaborate with Hardware, Manufacturing, Quality, Test Engineers, Application Engineers and Field support teams in debug of specific field RMAs.
    Work closely with the Product Quality and Manufacturing Test team to improve factory quality from field FA data.
    Review and approve Failure Analysis results. Ensure status of RMA and Failure Analysis cases are updated in Synopsys customer relationship management system.
    Maintain ECO matrix for RMA products and its implementation for repaired inventory
    Maintain a design for reliability/service guide. Review upcoming designs for DFR/DFS requirements
    Publish external-facing Failure Analysis Reports to Support/customer facing teams.
    Document current process, simplify and deploy standardized processes at global suppliers.
    Enhance/scale up FA testing and test automation to deploy to supplier test/repair sites.
    Manage and conduct component level supplier FA as needed.
    Requirements

    BS/MS in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 2-4 years of experience in Failure Analysis
    Previous experience in PCBA Design, and System Test a plus
    Previous experience in Failure Analysis of EDA System a plus
    Understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel, Salesforce, SAP and Jira
    Understanding of soldering through-hole and SMT
    Proficient in working and scripting in a Linux environment.
    Knowledge of scripting with Python/PERL, Bash, shell
    Knowledge of Java/My SQL database, report automation with MS BI/tableau/Sisense/crystal reports a plus
    Knowledge of analytical tools as SEM/EDS, CSAM, other destructive/non-destructive tests
    Knowledge of schematics and understanding of circuit board layout

    Working knowledge of test (off the shelf LINUX based tests) and test/measurement equipment, (oscilloscope), hands on troubleshooting and electronic debugging is required.

    Working knowledge of Software troubleshooting (Linux environment) a strong plus
    Detail oriented and efficient written and oral communication.
    Basic Mechanical Engineering knowledge a plus
    Able to lift and move 65lbs regularly.

    ABOUT US
    At Synopsys, we're at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we're powering it all with the world's most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.

    Our Silicon Design & Verification business is all about building high-performance silicon chips—faster. We're the world's leading provider of solutions for designing and verifying advanced silicon chips. And we design the next-generation processes and models needed to manufacture those chips. We enable our customers to optimize chips for power, cost, and performance—eliminating months off their project schedules.


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    The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $126,000-$190,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request.
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