Failure Analysis Technician

Failure Analysis Technician

I. Basic Purpose of the Job

Responsible in rendering product analysis support and technical services to production’s maverick lots, reliability monitoring, evaluations, qualifications and customer returns.

II. Reporting Relationship

The position reports to the Failure Analysis Laboratory Group Leader/Manager

III. Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs failure analysis on customer returns, production's maverick lots or non-conforming products until failure mechanism determination. 
  
  
  
  • Provide technical support/services to both internal and external customers; like X-ray, SAT, SEM/EDX, macro and micro inspection, and micro-sectioning, as well as other tools deemed necessary for analysis.
  
  
  • Performs 1^st level electrical test characterization; like current-voltage (I-V) curve test revealing continuity / resistance / leakage parameters and basic electrical bench testing.
  
  
  • Assists engineer in laboratory capabilities/development improvement activities.
  
  
  • Publish failure analysis report.
  
  
  • Conducts periodic housekeeping in the area.
  
  

• Education / Experience
  
  
  
  • Graduate of a Technical (preferably Electronics) / Engineering course
  
  
  • Prefer at least 2 yrs experience in semiconductor manufacturing process
  
  
  • Skills
  
  
  • Possess analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  
  • Prefers Hands-on experience in SEM/EDX, SAT, X-ray, and other failure analysis equipment
  
  
  • Knowledgeable in basic electrical bench test equipment (such as multimeter, power supply, source meter unit – SMU, Curve tracer)
  
  
  • Has good communication skills  
  
  
  • Computer knowledge