# Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

Hiring organization: [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4916aea3-c06b-408d-a7d7-13f498bb0604

Listed on NVIDIA's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Santa Clara, CA
- Salary: 144000 – 230000 USD per year

## Summary

NVIDIA seeks a failure analysis engineer to investigate complex semiconductor failures and determine root causes across advanced integrated circuits and packaging technologies. This role combines materials science, microscopy, and physics to drive innovation in chip reliability and manufacturing process improvements.

_Our summary, not NVIDIA's wording._

## Skills named

Design of Experiments (DOE)

## Required

- 8+ years of hands-on failure analysis or semiconductor industry experience
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
- Proficiency in IC device sample preparation and defect localization
- Experience with optical and electron microscopy techniques
- Knowledge of physical and electrical failure analysis across die, package, component, and board levels
- Understanding of semiconductor IC fabrication and advanced packaging/assembly processes

## Nice to have

- Experience developing novel failure analysis methodologies
- Experience with heterogeneous packaging technologies
- Background in advanced silicon architectures
- Experience optimizing laboratory workflows and processes

Apply on NVIDIA's site: https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Failure-Analysis-Engineer_JR2018980