PFA Engineer
Core
Perform electrical and physical failure analysis for device anomalies, customer returns, and qualification failures in semiconductor memory devices.
Role type
Senior IC failure analysis engineer
Builds
Diagnostic reports and root cause analysis for memory and storage products
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Failure analysis
Required skills
electrical failure analysis, physical failure analysis, FIB/EDX operation, SEM operation, Ion Millers operation, CSAM operation, 2D/3D X-ray analysis, micro-prober operation, bench tester operation, Bash scripting, Python scripting, Unix environment proficiency, data analysis, report writing, lab safety compliance, 6S standards, vendor management, AI tool utilization
Preferred skills
semiconductor industry experience, Micron industry knowledge, automation implementation, data analytics, AI technology application
Technologies
FIB, EDX, SEM, Ion Millers, CSAM, 2D/3D X-ray, Emmi systems, micro-prober, bench tester, Bash, Python, Unix, AI-enabled tools
Responsibilities
Apply advanced FA tools to analyze device anomalies and test data failures, analyze electrical signatures and physical defects to resolve failure mechanisms, collaborate with process owners and Product teams to drive improvement actions, develop and implement new FA techniques to reduce turnaround time, ensure strict consistency to lab safety protocols and chemical handling guidelines, maintain +6S standards in the FA lab, prepare detailed FA reports and maintain accurate records, present findings to requestors and multi-functional teams, provide guidance to FA technicians, work closely with vendors for tool upgrades, utilize AI-enabled tools to accelerate investigations and optimize workflows
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC