EFA Engineer (Failure Analysis)
Core
Provide technical leadership and engineering ownership for Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), qualification builds, and high-volume manufacturing (HVM) for memory and storage products.
Role type
Senior IC Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer
Builds
FA readiness (tooling, kits, methods) and systemic improvements to reduce recurring failure events for DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Memory and storage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA), Product Failure Analysis (PFA), ATE data interpretation, bench testing, cross-correlation of failure data, tooling definition, technician coaching, shift supervision
Preferred skills
Microsoft Copilot usage, AI-assisted troubleshooting, knowledge transfer to manufacturing teams
Technologies
IV curve tracer, micro-prober, bench tester, ATE systems
Responsibilities
Supervise shift technicians and institutionalize EFA/PFA knowledge; Define EFA kits and ensure lab readiness for NPI; Perform advanced EFA investigations using specialized tools; Mentor technicians on failure analysis techniques; Drive systemic improvements to reduce recurring SBL events.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory leadership
