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Failure Analysis Engineer
1530 FM 973 Taylor, TX, USA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$76k-$145kDetected 15 days ago
Project ManagementSEMCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- Tasks include setting up a FA plan for assigned jobs, which includes reviewing background information, FA hardware/software readiness, timeline estimation, testing plan, and reporting FA findings to internal and external customers.
- Working with foundry customer representatives and other engineering teams to work towards issue resolution and root cause findings and closure on fab issues.
- Successful candidate would should have strong multi-tasking skills and be ready to contribute in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.
Responsibilities
- Candidates will need to collaborate with multiple groups within and outside the department to deliver timely results, root cause findings, and help drive corrective actions.
- Support manufacturing and engineering teams with physical failure analysis results for new process and product introduction, and product transfer activities with Integration and Process Engineering teams.
- Recommend analysis approach based on customer's failure mode data as well as our own electrical isolation results and abilities.
Requirements
- Flexibility in work schedule is required.
- Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.
Nice to have
- Able to refine complex FA data into Fab language summary in generating FA report is a plus.
- Hands-on experience on FA tools and techniques (SEM, FIB, PVC, OBIRCH & PEM) is a plus.
- Able to interpret FA data and electrical data from die level down to transistor level is a plus.
- Experience with layout software (Camelot and/or Avalon) is a plus.
- Experience in handling customer returns FA is a plus.
Skills
- Conduct physical failure analysis from low yield lots, baseline material, qualifications, and customer requests.
- Represent the Analysis Engineering department in foundry customer meetings providing on time analysis results.
- Skills and Qualifications
- Strong project management, written and verbal communication skills.
- Teamwork oriented player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation
- The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $145,000.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
- Wellness incentives and MORE
- The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.
Company info
- Identify the cause of failure by performing the sample selection, identifying the optimal analysis techniques to apply to ensure fast and accurate results for both internal and external customers.
- Analyze electrical as well as imaging results to find the root cause of issues and publishing them to team members and customers.
- Generate and compile quality FA reports to internal and external customers to assist in issue resolution.
- At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Export Control Compliance
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