Failure Analysis Engineer
Core
Apply failure analysis methods and project management to identify root causes of semiconductor failures, support new process/product introductions, and drive corrective actions for internal and external customers.
Role type
Failure Analysis Engineer (Semiconductor)
Builds
Root cause analysis reports and corrective actions for low-yield lots and fab issues
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Advanced semiconductor technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Failure analysis methodology, electrical characteristics analysis, project management, analytical thinking, problem solving, report generation
Preferred skills
FinFET technology knowledge, FA tools (SEM, FIB, PVC, OBIRCH, PEM), layout software (Camelot, Avalon), new FA technique development
Technologies
SEM, FIB, PVC, OBIRCH, PEM, Camelot, Avalon
Responsibilities
Conduct physical failure analysis from low yield lots and customer requests; Identify failure causes via sample selection and optimal analysis techniques; Support manufacturing teams with FA results for new process/product introductions; Represent the department in foundry customer meetings; Analyze electrical and imaging results to find root causes; Generate and compile quality FA reports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
