Failure Analysis Technician - Semiconductor

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Failure Analysis Technician performs routine failure analysis and supporting QA/QC evaluations. The role provides timely, accurate results to engineering and operations teams and works with cross-functional groups to help identify and resolve fabrication process and yield issues. The technician performs routine SEM, FIB, TEM, and analytical analysis; manages samples in the imaging queue; completes high-priority requests within required turnaround times; and creates and presents reports in person or virtually. The position also involves training across failure analysis techniques and toolsets, scheduling preventive maintenance on imaging tools to meet audit requirements, assisting with basic tool troubleshooting, and following laboratory safety, quality, and environmental procedures. The technician works collaboratively with the team and coordinates tool use to maximize output. The schedule is second shift, Sunday through Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., following an initial three-month training period on Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, political asylees, or refugees.

Requirements

Associate degree or at least 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
At least 3 years of experience operating SEM/FIB/TEM failure analysis tools.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to accuracy and timely execution.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Responsibilities

Perform high-volume routine SEM, FIB, TEM, and analytical analysis.
Manage assigned samples in the imaging queue and complete high-priority requests within required turnaround times.
Create and present reports summarizing results, in person and/or virtually.
Participate in training across failure analysis techniques and toolsets to support team flexibility and workload demands.
Schedule necessary preventive maintenance on imaging tools to follow audit requirements.
Assist with basic troubleshooting of failure analysis tools.
Operate within established laboratory safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve process issues.
Work in a team environment and coordinate tool utilization to maximize tool output.