FA Engineer
Core
Perform and manage IC failure analysis activities including electrical verification, fault isolation, physical defect localization, and root cause analysis to support quality investigations.
Role type
IC Failure Analysis Engineer (via careerplan.io/jobs/563637173202042-fa-engineer-at-stmicroelectronics)
Builds
Root cause analysis reports and corrective/preventive actions for semiconductor chips
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing and quality engineering
Required skills
IC failure analysis techniques, sample preparation (polishing, decapsulation), imaging (SEM, FIB, X-ray), material analysis (EDX, FTIR), fault isolation (IR-OBIRCH, TEM, EMMI), 8D report validation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Semiconductor industry experience, wafer fab/assembly/testing process knowledge, ability to coach technicians
Technologies
SEM, FIB, Plasma FIB, 2D/3D X-ray, EDX, FTIR, IR-OBIRCH, TEM, EMMI
Responsibilities
Perform electrical verification and physical defect localization, prepare and publish FA reports, present findings in cross-functional meetings, review and validate 8D reports, compile customer complaint data, coordinate with technicians and operators
Seniority
Mid-level IC
