Principal Optical Module Failure Analysis Engineer

undefined ago • 5-15 Years • Software Development & Engineering • $136,880 PA - $205,000 PA

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Job Description

Join Marvell's Failure Analysis team as a Principal Optical Module Failure Analysis Engineer, leading root cause investigations for customer returns and internal failures of all Marvell products. This role involves performing in-depth failure analysis on optical modules, debugging optical, mechanical, and electrical aspects, and using various tools to identify root causes. You will lead cross-functional investigations, prepare customer-facing 8D reports, and ensure timely FA turnaround. Marvell offers innovative semiconductor solutions, enabling new possibilities across data infrastructure, providing a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Must have:
  • Perform in-depth failure analysis (FA) on optical modules returned by customers or flagged internally.
  • Debug optical, mechanical, and electrical aspects of optical modules.
  • Use schematics, test equipment, switches, and fault isolation tools to identify root causes.
  • Lead cross-functional investigations and prepare customer-facing 8D reports.
  • Ensure timely FA turnaround for both internal stakeholders and external customers.
Good to have:
  • Hands-on experience debugging optical modules from component to application level.
  • Experience reviewing PCB layouts and schematics.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Background in physical failure analysis and working with external vendors or labs.
Perks:
  • flexible time off
  • 401k
  • year-end shutdown
  • floating holidays
  • paid time off to volunteer

Job Details

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

Your Team, Your Impact

Join Marvell’s Failure Analysis team, where we lead root cause investigations for customer returns and internal failures of all Marvell products. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external labs to drive timely resolutions and implement robust corrective actions.

What You Can Expect

  • Perform in-depth failure analysis (FA) on optical modules returned by customers or flagged internally.
  • Debug optical, mechanical, and electrical aspects of optical modules.
  • Use schematics, test equipment, switches, and fault isolation tools to identify root causes.
  • Lead cross-functional investigations and prepare customer-facing 8D reports.
  • Ensure timely FA turnaround for both internal stakeholders and external customers.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Optics, , Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of related professional experience. ▪ Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-10 years of experience.
  • Strong understanding of optical module design and testing methodologies.
  • Proficient in 8D problem-solving methodology.
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience debugging optical modules from component to application level.
  • Experience reviewing PCB layouts and schematics.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Background in physical failure analysis and working with external vendors or labs.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

At Marvell, we offer a total compensation package with a base, bonus and equity.Health and financial wellbeing are part of the package. That means flexible time off, 401k, plus a year-end shutdown, floating holidays, paid time off to volunteer. Have a question about our benefits packages - health or financial? Ask your recruiter during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

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About The Company

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

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