Principal Engineer-Failure Analysis (TEM)

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Failure Analysis Engineer with a strong emphasis on Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The ideal candidate will have a background in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB), and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). This role requires a candidate with a Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed failure analysis using TEM, SEM, FIB, and EDS.
• Utilize UNIX-based CAD navigation tools to review device layouts and conduct basic circuit analysis.
• Interface with requestors to review and ensure all appropriate information is provided for analysis requests.
• Apply electrical FA/Fault Isolation tools and techniques to identify and analyze defects.
• Interpret data to formulate sound hypotheses on defect mechanisms.
• Conduct sample preparation techniques including decapsulation, milling, and polishing.
• Utilize other FA techniques such as X-ray, C-SAM, and Optical Microscopy.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent with 7+ years of experience and 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Proficiency in TEM, SEM, FIB, and EDS.
• Comfortable with UNIX-based CAD navigation and basic circuit analysis.
• Familiarity with electrical FA/Fault Isolation tools and techniques.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication and packaging processes.
• Ability to interpret data and make sound hypotheses on defect mechanisms.
• Familiarity with sample preparation techniques including decapsulation, milling, and polishing.
• Knowledge of other FA techniques like X-ray, C-SAM, and Optical Microscopy.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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