Associate Engineer (Failure Analysis Laboratory)

ams OSRAM; Bayan Lepas; Hybrid; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Laboratory Failure Analysis Engineer to perform complex FA using visual inspection, X-ray, decap, PEM, cross-section, SEM/EDX, and FIB/EDX. You will compile data and write FA reports, supporting lab operations and accreditation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, method development, and technical guidance across teams, with a strong focus on compliance and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Engineering or science field.
• At least 3 years in a laboratory operation environment.
• Experience with MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation.
• Experience with Semiconductor FA methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis based on internal and external requests using visual inspection, electrical verification, X-ray, chemical and mechanical decap, PEM, cross-section, SEM/EDX, and/or FIB/EDX.
• Compile data and write FA reports.
• Support FA Lab operations and maintain tools/equipment such as optical microscopes, current sources, X-ray, hot plates, fume hoods, cross section machine, SEM/FIB with EDX, etc.
• Support ISO/IES 17025 accreditation sustaining activities and ensure compliance (e.g. 5S, safety, ESD, cost compliance, radiation protection, laser protection, passing audit and deviation correction).
• Foster collaboration and positive culture.
• Perform other tasks as required by superiors.
• Continually improve FA workflows to ensure efficiency and method development.
• Sustain laboratory activities and actively provide technical advice and guidance to others when applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Organized, self-driven

Interact with all levels

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Engineering or related field

Tools

X-ray

SEM/EDX

FIB/EDX

Optical microscope

Cross-section machine

Job description

The ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors business offers high-performance opto semiconductor components and in-depth support for state-of-the-

• Perform failure analysis based on internal and external requests using visual inspection, electrical verification, X-ray, chemical and mechanical decap, PEM, cross-section, SEM/EDX, and/or FIB/EDX.
• Compile data and write FA reports.
• Support FA Lab operations and maintain tools/equipment such as optical microscopes, current sources, X-ray, hot plates, fume hoods, cross section machine, SEM/FIB with EDX, etc.
• Support ISO/IES 17025 accreditation sustaining activities and ensure compliance (e.g. 5S, safety, ESD, cost compliance, radiation protection, laser protection, passing audit and deviation correction).
• Foster collaboration and positive culture.
• Perform other tasks as required by superiors.
• Continually improve FA workflows to ensure efficiency and method development.
• Sustain laboratory activities and actively provide technical advice and guidance to others when applicable.

• Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Engineering, science principles or equivalent.
• At least with 3 years working experience in laboratory operation environment.
• Experience in MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory accreditation.
• Experience with Semiconductor FA methods.
• Knowledge in back end technology and processing will be an advantage.
• Knowledge in optical semiconductor and failure analysis.
• Use of internal database, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook.
• Experience in MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory accreditation.
• Highly organized, self-driven way of working.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of employees.
• Able to work under minimum supervision.
• Fluent English is mandatory (written and spoken).