Staff Failure Analysis Engineer

Description

Synaptics is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As the go-to partner for the world’s most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play.

Overview

Synaptics is looking for an experienced Staff Failure Analysis Engineer to lead complex electrical, mechanical, and material-level investigations to determine root cause of failures in semiconductor devices and systems. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in analytical techniques, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with design, process, test, and reliability teams to drive corrective actions and improve product quality and reliability. This position reports to the Director, Quality Assurance & Failure Analysis.

Responsibilities & Competencies

Job Duties

• Analyze customer RMAs to determine electrical, material, and process-related root causes of failures across product lines including wireless, automotive, touch (TDDI and DDIC), video interface, audio DSP, and SoC products
• Perform detailed failure analysis on devices in the New Technology Introduction (NTI) phase to identify potential reliability or design weaknesses early in the product lifecycle
• Partner with Design, Application, Process, Foundry, Product, and Package Engineering teams to drive root cause identification and develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Generate data-driven Failure Analysis (FA) reports that clearly document findings, conclusions, and recommendations
• Meet cycle time and quality commitments for Synaptics Automotive Product FA deliverables
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance FA methodologies, tools, and efficiency

Competencies

Qualifications (Requirements)

Belief in Diversity

Synaptics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.