Failure Analysis Engineer

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Position range in Travis County $73k - $126k Per Year

Failure Analysis Engineer

CIRRUS LOGIC INC

Occupation: Validation Engineers

Location: AUSTIN, TX - 78701

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted: 05/15/2026

Positions available: 1

Source: WorkInTexas

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Not Specified

Updated: 05/18/2026

Expires: 06/14/2026

Job #: 17015211

Job Requirements and Properties

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Public Transit

Available

Benefits

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For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutionsfor the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldnt do it without our extraordinary workforce - and thats where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

Cirrus Logic is a leading expert in low power, mixed-signal processing, and a supplier of innovative solutions in audio, voice and haptics. We develop solutions to help our top customers handle sophisticated challenges in generations of mobile and consumer devices that deliver outstanding experiences! We are adding a team member to perform failure analysis on mixed-signal IC devices. Are you a collaborative team member who can provide solutions to customer returns, support product qualifications and support new product development efforts? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Perform device level FA in a collaborative environment to support customer returns, product qualifications, yield excursions, and new product development.

Perform electrical and physical fault isolation on mixed-signal IC devices to identify root cause of failure in a timely and efficient manner

Produce technical reports of failure analysis findings

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with coursework supporting Semiconductor IC failure analysis

Knowledge of semiconductor device physics.

Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability

Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with coursework supporting Semiconductor IC failure analysis

1+ years proven track record in failure analysis of IC devices

Familiarity with electrical fault isolation tools and techniques such as photoemission, static and dynamic laser stimulation, LVx, scan diagnostic techniques, ATE, thermal imaging, nanoprobing, and applications bench testing

Familiarity with CAD layout, ATE and bench test Datalogs, digital and analog circuits, device physics, IC fabrication and assembly

Familiarity with common IC failure mechanisms and qual stress configurations

Hands-on proficiency with physical failure analysis tools and techniques such as SEM, FIB, AFM, planar delayering, chemical deprocessing, chemical decoration

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.