Nvidia Failure Analysis Engineer - FIB Circuit Edit 

United States, California 

268764252

What you'll be doing:

• Circuit Modification: Perform precise circuit modifications at the transistor and interconnect level using focused ion beam (FIB) and other advanced techniques to edit IC layouts for debugging, enhancement, and prototyping purposes.

• Design Verification: Work closely with design engineers to verify that circuit modifications meet functional specifications and design requirements. Provide feedback on potential design improvements.

• Prototyping and Validation: Modify and optimize circuits for prototyping and validation purposes, enabling effective iterations of design improvements and new product development.

• Failure Analysis Support: Collaborate with failure analysis teams to identify and correct design flaws in ICs. Use circuit editing tools to modify and re-test circuits to verify fixes.

• Process Optimization: Assist in the development and optimization of circuit editing processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and precision in circuit modifications.

• Maintain detailed documentation of circuit editing activities, including modification logs, test results, and process improvements. Communicate findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams, and perform various FIB sample preparation tasks for TEM, nanoprobing, and e-beam probing.

• Tool Maintenance: Ensure the proper maintenance and calibration of equipment, including FIB systems, scanning electron microscopes (SEM), and other relevant tools for special projects.

• Training and Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians in circuit editing techniques and best practices.

What we need to see:

• Master's degree or higher in electrical engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in circuit editing, semiconductor device physics, or related roles within the semiconductor industry.

• Proficiency in circuit editing tools, including FIB, SEM, and electron-beam lithography.

• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, IC design, and fabrication processes.

• Experience with EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools and layout editing software.

• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and methodologies

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex circuit issues.

• High level of precision and attention to detail in performing circuit modifications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, as well as independently when necessary.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience in advanced technology nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm, or below)

• Experience in various sample preparation techniques.

• Familiarity with scripting languages for automation of circuit editing processes.

• Knowledge of advanced failure analysis techniques, such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) or atomic force microscope (AFM).