AMD · 11 hours ago
Failure Analysis Engineer
Secaucus, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$94K/yr - $142K/yrAMD is a company focused on building products that enhance next-generation computing experiences. The Failure Analysis Engineer will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex failures at a system level, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure robust system performance and continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Perform component & system-level failure analysis on AMD platforms, including interactions between CPU, GPU, memory, and peripheral subsystems with focus on GPU
Diagnose and isolate failure modes using advanced electrical and thermal characterization tools, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power integrity measurement systems
Investigate and identify root causes of system-level failures such as boot issues, performance degradation, thermal instability, and interoperability problems
Analyze firmware and BIOS interactions with hardware to identify systemic failure contributors
Create formal, concise FMEA/RCA reports detailing findings, data, root causes, and recommended corrective actions for internal and external stakeholders
Communicate progress, status, and technical issues effectively to management and cross-functional teams
Collaborate with design, validation, and manufacturing teams to drive corrective actions and systemic process improvements
Provide recommendations for Design for Reliability (DfR), Design for Testability (DfT), Design for Serviceability (DfS) and system-level validation strategies to enhance product robustness
Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base including SOPs, debug guides, and best practices to enable faster troubleshooting and knowledge sharing for internal and external use
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required
Detail-oriented and analytical
Strong problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills
Ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations
Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally
Perform component & system-level failure analysis on AMD platforms
Diagnose and isolate failure modes using advanced electrical and thermal characterization tools
Investigate and identify root causes of system-level failures
Analyze firmware and BIOS interactions with hardware
Create formal, concise FMEA/RCA reports detailing findings, data, root causes, and recommended corrective actions
Communicate progress, status, and technical issues effectively to management and cross-functional teams
Collaborate with design, validation, and manufacturing teams to drive corrective actions and systemic process improvements
Provide recommendations for Design for Reliability (DfR), Design for Testability (DfT), Design for Serviceability (DfS) and system-level validation strategies
Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base including SOPs, debug guides, and best practices
Preferred
Hands-on experience in system-level failure analysis, including hardware/firmware interaction troubleshooting
Strong background in diagnosing complex platform issues such as power sequencing, thermal management, and performance bottlenecks
Proficiency with electrical and system-level test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers)
Strong technical report writing and communication skills
Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to drive systemic corrective actions
Master's Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering preferred
Company
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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