Failure Analysis Engineer

The position requires the individual to perform full failure analysis until failure mechanism identification on internal and external customer returns.  

Participate and execute on projects and tasks assigned by respective team leader / manager

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates    

* Understanding semiconductor device specifications;

* Knowledge of bench test tools and setup up to verify device failure mode;

* Use failure isolation techniques such as Emission Microscopy, OBIRCH to determine failure mechanism;

* Chemical handling will be necessary for chemical decapsulation procedures (acids and bases);

* Mechanical microprobing at die-level for nodal analysis;

* Good understanding of device schematics (transistor level);

* Report generation to be submitted to internal and external customers, and from time to time interact with external customers and counterparts.

 

Education 

BS Degree in ECE, EE, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree in Semiconductor Physics and Electronics with solid background on electronic schematic analysis;

Experience

Working experience on failure analysis, product analysis, product design, or equivalent is an advantage;

Skills

Good understanding of semiconductor physics related to transistors and equivalent;

Should be able to understand device specifications and interpret schematics

Good communication and interpersonal skills.  Will be creating reports and interact with customers and counterparts;

Can work as an individual with minimum supervision or together with a team to complete assigned tasks;

Knowledge of semiconductor failure mechanisms and FA tools will be an advantage;

Knowledge of Image Sensor devices will be an advantage.