Failure Analysis Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical failure analysis from low yield lots, baseline material, qualifications, and customer requests
• Identify causes of failure by performing sample selection and determining optimal analysis techniques
• Support manufacturing and engineering teams with FA results for new process/product introductions and product transfers
• Represent the Analysis Engineering department in foundry customer meetings
• Analyze electrical and imaging results to identify root causes and publish findings to team members and customers
• Recommend analysis approaches based on customer failure mode data and electrical isolation results
• Generate and compile high-quality FA reports for internal and external customers to assist in issue resolution

Requirements

• B.S. to PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or a closely related discipline
• Good understanding of FinFET technology and electrical characteristics at the transistor level
• Basic knowledge of wafer/die level FA methodology
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and collaborate within a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with FA tools and techniques such as SEM, FIB, PVC, OBIRCH, or PEM
• Ability to refine complex FA data into concise Fab language summaries
• Experience interpreting FA and electrical data from die level down to transistor level
• Experience with layout software (Camelot and/or Avalon)
• Experience handling customer returns or developing new FA techniques

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) plus regular and personal holidays
• Wellness incentives and performance-based MBO bonuses

About the Company

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology. We are innovating today to power the devices of tomorrow, driven by the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world.