Samsung Electronics

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.

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.

Flexibility in work schedule is required.
Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This listing is sourced directly from Samsung Electronics's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.