Coherent

Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

Coherent • $100K — $120K *
Fremont, CA 94536In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate degree required; Bachelor or Master's degree preferred.
  • 2+ years experience in failure analysis in semiconductor wafer fabs.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing and wafer fabrication processes.
  • Experience in clean room and ESD controlled environments.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

  • Implement surface characterization techniques including optical imaging, SEM, AFM, EDS, FIB, and STEM.
  • Prepare samples for cross sectioning and Backside Electro Luminescence (BEL).
  • Conduct Visual Mechanical Inspection (VMI) of semiconductor components.
  • Perform electrical testing on semiconductor devices including LIV, Responsivity, and Capacitance-Voltage tests.
  • Analyze data for problem solving and Failure Analysis using tools like Excel and JMP.
  • Propose appropriate Failure Analysis techniques to determine failure modes.
  • Document failure analysis requests and results, create reports, and present findings.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with advanced semiconductor technologies.
  • Exposure to a variety of analytical techniques in a cutting-edge lab environment.
  • Potential for career advancement through training and skill development.
  • Flexible work hours to accommodate urgent project needs.
  • Involvement in maintaining high-quality standards per ISO certifications.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Implement surface characterization techniques including;
    • Optical imaging,
    • SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy),
    • AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy),
    • EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy).
    • FIB (Sample preparation through Focused Ion Beam)
    • STEM (Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy)
  • Prepare samples for cross sectioning and BEL (Backside Electro Luminescence)
  • Perform Visual Mechanical Inspection (VMI) of the semiconductor components
  • Conduct electrical testing of the semiconductor-based devices including LIV measurement, Responsivity test, Capacitance-Voltage test
  • Perform data analysis for problem solving and Failure Analysis using variety of tools for capturing data and statistical analysis including Excel, JMP
  • Propose proper Failure Analysis techniques for finding a certain failure mode
  • Track and document the list of failure analysis requests, results and conclusions
  • Plot diagrams, generate charts, prepare reports, present to internal teams and customers
  • Write procedures on Failure Analysis process and techniques, train other


Education & Experience
  • Associate degree. Bachelor or Master's degree preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in failure analysis role in semiconductor wafer fabs
  • Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing techniques and understanding of wafer fabrication
  • Experience working in clean room and ESD protected area
  • Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment


Skills
  • Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as a team
  • Proficient in English language (oral and written)


Working Conditions
  • The job may require longer hours outside regular working hours to finish urgent request.
  • The job may require visiting suppliers.


Physical Requirements
  • The job requires to work in a lab with different equipment that require stand-up posture.


Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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