Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

II-VI Aerospace & Defense

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree required; Bachelor's or Master's preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years in failure analysis in semiconductor fabs
  • Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing and wafer fabrication
  • Clean room and ESD area experience
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

  • Implement surface characterization techniques like SEM, AFM, and STEM
  • Prepare samples for cross sectioning and BEL analysis
  • Conduct visual mechanical inspections of semiconductor components
  • Perform electrical testing including LIV and Responsivity tests
  • Analyze data for failure analysis using Excel and JMP
  • Propose failure analysis techniques for specific failure modes
  • Document failure analysis requests and results

Benefits

  • Training on Failure Analysis process and techniques
  • Opportunities for cross-team collaboration and communication
  • Potential for overtime hours based on project demands
  • Exposure to advanced semiconductor technologies
  • Engagement with both internal teams and external suppliers
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.

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