Summary A failure analysis engineer for the process integration team will be responsible for failure analysis of semiconductor optical laser devices. He/She should have experience with front-end and back-end-of-line, and packaging processing. Good understanding of reliability evaluation techniques and understanding failure analysis experience is desirable. He/she will collaborate with other individuals and functional teams, define projects, address issues, develop improvement plans, and finally to document and deliver the desired end results.
Job Duties - Responsible for internal failure analysis including device decap, internal microscopic and SEM inspection, internal measurement data analysis.
- Hands-on experiences on sample Preparation & Imaging: Utilize Focused Ion Beam (FIB) to prepare TEM samples and perform high-resolution imaging (HR-STEM) to identify defects at the atomic level.
- Root Cause Analysis: Analyze structural, electrical, and physical defects in semiconductor devices, identifying issues related to yield, reliability, or process.
- Material Characterization: Apply Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX/EDS) and other analytical techniques (SIMS, XPS, SEM) to characterize materials.
- Reporting & Collaboration: Document findings in detailed technical reports, present data to cross-functional teams (design, process, QA), and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure high uptime of TEM/FIB equipment through routine calibration and troubleshooting.
Qualifications - Hands-on experience with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and FIB in a lab or manufacturing environment (typically 1• 3+ years).
- Master's degree or Ph.D in Material Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline plus 1 year of working experience in semiconductor laboratory or fabrication is preferred.
- Knowledge of compound semiconductor device theory is desired.
- Microsoft Access, SQL, LabVIEW and other programing skills preferred.
- Experience with DOE techniques and SPC (Statistical Process Control) is preferred.
- Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
- Detail oriented and self-motivated.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Ability to work in clean room environment wearing smock
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment - Subject to noise, vibration, dust, odors, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The associate work in a manufacturing environment and be require to wear personal protective equipment.
Location This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
