Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

Coherent Corp.Fremont, CA
$94,000 - $153,938Onsite

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Requirements

  • Associate degree. Bachelor or Master’s degree preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in failure analysis role in semiconductor wafer fabs
  • Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing techniques and understanding of wafer fabrication
  • Experience working in clean room and ESD protected area
  • Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as a team
  • Proficient in English language (oral and written)

Responsibilities

  • Implement surface characterization techniques including: Optical imaging, SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy), EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy), FIB (Sample preparation through Focused Ion Beam), STEM (Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy)
  • Prepare samples for cross sectioning and BEL (Backside Electro Luminescence)
  • Perform Visual Mechanical Inspection (VMI) of the semiconductor components
  • Conduct electrical testing of the semiconductor-based devices including LIV measurement, Responsivity test, Capacitance-Voltage test
  • Perform data analysis for problem solving and Failure Analysis using variety of tools for capturing data and statistical analysis including Excel, JMP
  • Propose proper Failure Analysis techniques for finding a certain failure mode
  • Track and document the list of failure analysis requests, results and conclusions
  • Plot diagrams, generate charts, prepare reports, present to internal teams and customers
  • Write procedures on Failure Analysis process and techniques, train other
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