Test Engineer
Core
Perform electrical and physical failure analysis for device anomalies, customer returns, and qualification failures in the semiconductor industry.
Role type
Senior IC Failure Analysis Engineer
Builds
Semiconductor memory and storage products (DRAM, NAND, NOR)
Domain
Semiconductor / Hardware Engineering
Required skills
Failure analysis, FIB/EDX, SEM, Ion Millers, CSAM, 2D/3D X-ray, Emmi systems, micro-prober, bench tester, Bash/Python scripting, electrical signature analysis, defect analysis, lab safety protocols, 6S standards, report writing, vendor management, AI-enabled tools, automation, data analytics
Preferred skills
Semiconductor industry experience, Micron experience, digital fluency, AI literacy
Technologies
FIB, EDX, SEM, Ion Millers, CSAM, 2D/3D X-ray, Emmi systems, micro-prober, bench tester, Bash, Python, Unix
Responsibilities
Perform electrical and physical failure analysis for device anomalies, customer returns, and qualification failures; Analyze test data failures using Bash/Python scripting in a Unix environment; Analyze electrical signatures and physical defects to resolve failure mechanisms; Develop and implement new FA techniques to reduce turnaround time and enhance accuracy; Drive continuous improvement initiatives and embrace standards for FA workflows; Ensure strict consistency to lab safety protocols and chemical handling guidelines; Prepare detailed FA reports and maintain accurate records for traceability; Present findings to requestors, MRB and multi-functional teams; Provide guidance to FA technicians and lead workload distribution; Work closely with vendors for tool upgrades and capability improvements; Identify opportunities to apply automation, data analytics, and AI technologies to optimize FA workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC