Samsung Semiconductor · 9 hours ago
Failure Analysis Engineer
Taylor, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $179K/yrSamsung Semiconductor is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to apply failure analysis methods and project management skills. The role involves conducting physical failure analysis, identifying causes of failure, and supporting manufacturing and engineering teams with analysis results.
Semiconductor
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct physical failure analysis from low yield lots, baseline material, qualifications, and customer requests
Identify the cause of failure by performing the sample selection, identifying the optimal analysis techniques to apply to ensure fast and accurate results for both internal and external customers
Support manufacturing and engineering teams with physical failure analysis results for new process and product introduction, and product transfer activities with Integration and Process Engineering teams
Represent the Analysis Engineering department in foundry customer meetings providing on time analysis results
Analyze electrical as well as imaging results to find the root cause of issues and publishing them to team members and customers
Recommend analysis approach based on customer’s failure mode data as well as our own electrical isolation results and abilities
Generate and compile quality FA reports to internal and external customers to assist in issue resolution
Qualification
Required
B.S. to PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Material Science, Physics or closely related discipline
Good understanding of FinFET technology and electrical characteristics at transistor level
Basic knowledge and understanding of wafer/die level FA methodology
Strong project management, written and verbal communication skills
Able to refine complex FA data into Fab language summary in generating FA report is a plus
Hands-on experience on FA tools and techniques (SEM, FIB, PVC, OBIRCH & PEM) is a plus
Able to interpret FA data and electrical data from die level down to transistor level is a plus
Experience with layout software (Camelot and/or Avalon) is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
Wellness incentives and MORE
Company
Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI) is a multi-billion dollar wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions.
Founded in 1974San Jose, California, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daehee Lee
Principal Engineer
Eric Hibbard
Director, Product Planning – Security
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