Senior High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) Engineer
Core
Electrical characterization and failure analysis (EFA) of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) products to distinguish package vs. device related failures.
Role type
Senior IC electrical failure analysis engineer (semiconductor memory)
Builds
HBM memory products for data center, AI, and mobile applications
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Memory (DRAM/HBM)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
DRAM operation knowledge, semiconductor device physics, failure analysis, troubleshooting/debugging, advanced packaging, wafer testing, component testing, module testing, Unix, DFII/Cadence, uMate, Curve Tracer, Oscilloscope, AI-enabled tools
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, knowledge of DRAM fabrication process/test program/functionality, familiarity with Merlin, Mongoose SM3, Prober, CAD layout tools
Technologies
uMate, Merlin, Mongoose SM3, Prober, CAD layout tools, Unix, DFII, Cadence, Curve Tracer, Oscilloscope
Responsibilities
Analyze failed components from reliability testing, interpret historical test results, adjust timing/level/testmode/code/temp to find failure sensitivities, perform visual inspection to identify physical defects, document failed conditions and test results, categorize electrical failures, communicate results, coordinate next level analysis with PYE/Product Engineering/Package Reliability, troubleshoot hardware issues, repair or coordinate repair of equipment, configure and upgrade test equipment, develop and deploy failure analysis software, assist lab users with equipment setup, teach operation of equipment, conduct on-the-job training, provide data interpretation, suggest failure root cause, create and maintain specific FA database, track FA data, identify false failures, perform reviews on test time reduction requests, Design/Marketing datasheet requests, Modify Qual requests, Material Review Board, Process of Record Review Board, and customer reports/data
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC