PCBA Board Failure Analysis Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

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About The Position

As a PCBA Failure Analysis Engineer, you will play a critical role in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex board and system-level issues. This is a highly technical, hands-on position where you will work with advanced tools and methodologies to uncover root causes of failures and provide valuable feedback to improve AMD’s product design, reliability, and manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure continuous improvement and robust product performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required, and a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in failure analysis of PCBAs, boards, or systems.
Experience troubleshooting PCBA board-level issues such as power, temperature, and performance.
Experience with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes and DMMs.
Familiarity with destructive and non-destructive analysis techniques including X-ray, cross-sectioning, SEM, and FIB.
Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to drive corrective actions.
Knowledge of DFM and DFT principles.

Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory analysis of PCBAs to diagnose and isolate failure modes through visual inspection and electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes and DMMs.
Investigate and identify root causes of system and board failures, utilizing both destructive and non-destructive testing methods.
Develop and implement advanced failure analysis methodologies using tools such as X-ray, cross-sectioning, SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), or FIB (Focused Ion Beam) for deeper analysis.
Create formal, concise failure analysis reports detailing findings, data, root causes, and recommended next steps for internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate progress, status, and technical issues effectively to management and cross-functional teams.
Partner with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to drive corrective actions and process improvements.
Provide recommendations for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) to enhance product reliability and manufacturability.