Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

Semtech; Burlington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Burlington is seeking a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer to perform in-depth failure analysis and collaborate with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in semiconductor failure analysis and strong analytical skills. Join a team committed to innovation and quality in semiconductor manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in semiconductor Failure Analysis.
• Hands-on experience with FA equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform die and package level failure analysis using various FA tools.
• Generate detailed FA reports to communicate findings.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Electrical Circuit Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Curve Tracer

SEM / EDX

Scanning Acoustic Microscope

Photon Emission Microscope

Microprober

Job description

Join us as a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer at Semtech

Location : Burlington, ON (On-Site)

Semtech Corporation is a leading provider of high-performance semiconductors, IoT systems, and Cloud connectivity solutions. We are committed to delivering innovative technology that fosters a smarter, more connected, and sustainable world. Our global teams support solution architects and application developers in creating groundbreaking products for infrastructure, industrial, and consumer markets.

Responsibilities

• Perform die and package level failure analysis of customer and internal failures using various FA tools and techniques independently.
• Generate detailed FA reports for customers and internal teams to communicate findings effectively.
• Collaborate with engineering teams such as QA & Reliability, Design, Applications, Wafer Fabrication, Assembly, and Test Engineering to identify root causes and resolve issues.
• Contribute to the development of FA techniques, process improvements, and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in semiconductor Failure Analysis, with additional expertise in Product Quality and Reliability, Test / Product Engineering, Design / Validation / Characterization, Applications, or Wafer Fabrication considered a plus.
• Hands-on experience with FA equipment such as Curve Tracer, SEM / EDX, Scanning Acoustic Microscope, Photon Emission Microscope, and Microprober. Experience with FIB X-sectioning and related techniques is advantageous.
• Proficiency in physical FA steps including decapsulation, lapping, cross-sectioning, and ion milling.
• Strong electrical circuit analysis, bench testing, and instrumentation skills.
• Knowledge of IC fabrication, semiconductor physics, BJT, and MOSFET theories.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a team.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Willingness to work in a laboratory environment with flexible hours as needed.

Additional Information

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Quality Assurance
• Industry : Semiconductor Manufacturing

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