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Job Description
Join the Revolution in Semiconductor Manufacturing at LFAB!
Texas Instruments is seeking a skilled Digital Failure Analysis (FA) engineer to join their team in Lehi, Utah. We're at the forefront of an exciting era of growth and innovation at LFAB (Lehi Fab), where our state-of-the-art 300mm, 65nm, 45nm and 28nm analog and embedded wafer manufacturing facilities are driving production of a diverse semiconductor portfolio in the heart of the Silicon Slopes.
Responsibilities include:
- Digital FA & Root Cause Analysis: Approach complex failures with a passion for problem-solving and a mindset that pushes boundaries to innovate beyond standard procedures. Convert failing silicon into actionable root cause by integrating test and characterization data, DFT-enabled observability, volume scan diagnosis, and targeted physical analysis (such as emission microscopy). Leverage ATPG-generated test vectors and scan diagnostics to systematically isolate failure mechanisms. Bridge design, test, and manufacturing to rapidly enable corrective action across yield, quality, and product development.
- VLSI & Silicon Debug: Perform deep-dive analysis on VLSI designs to understand digital circuitry behavior, timing interactions, and failure modes. Apply silicon debug techniques to correlate electrical characterization with design netlist and layout, supporting both design verification and production silicon analysis. Demonstrate an ability to think outside the box when standard diagnostic paths are exhausted.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a key technical bridge through proactive collaboration across the organization. Work closely with Design teams on verification, Test engineers on diagnostic accuracy, and Physical FA specialists to correlate electrical failures with physical defects. Liaise with business units' product engineers and fab process engineers to improve yield based on Digital FA findings. Interface with EDA tool experts and design automation teams to optimize DFT coverage and diagnostics.
- Product Engineering: A small portion of the role (10-20%) will entail product ownership where you will conduct thorough analysis of production yield issues to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with Business Units to characterize, qualify, and successfully release new products to production.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related degree
- 5 + years of experience in the Semiconductor industry in Product, Test or Device analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in DFT and ATPG for SoC or ASIC designs
- Experience utilizing industry-standard DFT/ATPG EDA tools
- Familiarity with VLSI
- A solid grasp of digital design fundamentals
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, high-energy, individual
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Proven ability to drive results, prioritize tasks, and manage time to meet project deadlines
About Us
Why TI?
- The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
- Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture.
- At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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