Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

Coherent•Fremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Failure Analysis Engineer will implement surface characterization techniques, prepare samples, conduct electrical testing, perform data analysis for problem-solving and failure analysis, and propose proper failure analysis techniques. This role involves tracking and documenting failure analysis requests, results, and conclusions, as well as plotting diagrams, generating charts, preparing reports, and presenting findings to internal teams and customers. The engineer will also write procedures on failure analysis processes and techniques and train others.

Requirements

Associate degree. Bachelor or Master’s degree preferred.
2+ years of experience in a failure analysis role in semiconductor wafer fabs.
Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing techniques and understanding of wafer fabrication.
Experience working in a 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, AFM, EDS.
Perform FIB for sample preparation.
Conduct STEM.
Prepare samples for cross sectioning and BEL.
Perform Visual Mechanical Inspection (VMI) of semiconductor components.
Conduct electrical testing of semiconductor-based devices including LIV measurement, Responsivity test, Capacitance-Voltage test.
Perform data analysis for problem solving and Failure Analysis using a 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, and present to internal teams and customers.
Write procedures on Failure Analysis process and techniques, and train other personnel.