Senior Staff Optical Module Failure Analysis Engineer

2 Minutes ago • 2-5 Years • Software Development & Engineering • $114,190 PA - $171,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Marvell, a leader in semiconductor solutions, powers the data infrastructure connecting our world across enterprise, cloud, AI, automotive, and carrier architectures. This role offers the chance to contribute to purposeful innovation. Join Marvell’s Failure Analysis team to lead root cause investigations for customer returns and internal product failures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external labs, ensuring timely resolutions and implementing robust corrective actions, making a significant impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.
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 for all 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 or Master's degree in in Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields and 3-5 years of related professional experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 2-3 years of related 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.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

114,190 - 171,000, $ per annum

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

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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