Engineer I- Failure Analysis

Microchip • Chandler, AZ

7h • $70,304 - $143,000

About The Position

We are seeking an entry-level Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer with a strong educational background and hands-on experience in circuit analysis, specifically focused on silicon-level devices. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to investigate, analyze, and resolve electrical failures in semiconductor devices. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers who are passionate about microelectronics, device physics, and advanced failure analysis techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of professional experience.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics as well as analog and digital circuit fundamentals.
• Experience (through coursework, internships, or projects) with electrical characterization and troubleshooting of ICs or semiconductor devices.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, curve tracers, and parameter analyzers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with p hoton e mission m icroscopy (PEM) , laser scanning microscopy (LSM), or similar fault isolation tools.
• Exposure to sample preparation techniques such as focused ion beam ( FIB ) , mechanical polishing, or chemical etching.
• Knowledge of device layout analysis and interpretation of semiconductor device designs .
• Experience with failure analysis software tools (e.g., CAD device layouts , data acquisition systems).
• Understanding of reliability testing and common silicon failure modes (e.g., ESD, latch-up, electromigration).

Responsibilities

• Perform silicon-level electrical failure analysis on integrated circuits (ICs) and semiconductor devices.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as curve tracers, semiconductor parameter analyzers, emission microscopes, and electron microscopes ( SEM ) to localize and characterize failures.
• Conduct fault isolation using techniques such as p hoton e mission m icroscopy (PEM), laser scanning microscopy (LSM) , and IR thermography .
• Assist in sample preparation for physical analysis, including die deprocessing, cross-sectioning, and focused ion beam (FIB) milling.
• Interpret electrical test data and correlate with physical analysis to determine root cause of failures.
• Document findings in detailed technical reports and present results to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with customer quality, design, process, and reliability engineering teams to drive corrective actions and improve product robustness.

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
• In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature.
• Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip
• The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304-$143,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level