Failure Analysis Engineer — IC Root-Cause Specialist

STMicroelectronics; Muar; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics seeks a Failure Analysis Engineer to perform IC failure analysis from electrical verification to physical root cause, and to drive corrective actions.

You will report to the Quality & Reliability teams, collaborate across Divisions, and prepare detailed FA reports. Strong technical knowledge and leadership are essential for cross-functional success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques (polishing, imaging, EDX, IR/OBIRCH, TEM)

Responsibilities

• Perform IC failure analysis: electrical verification, fault isolation, physical root cause analysis.
• Prepare and publish failure analysis reports for stakeholders.
• Lead and present results in cross-functional meetings with Division, Field Quality Service, and Process teams.
• Review and improve 8D report content before approval.
• Compile customer complaint data for Quality Meetings and Management Reviews.
• Lead and coach technicians and operators to support failure analysis activities.
• Demonstrate high-performance behaviors and collaborate to achieve goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters/PhD)

Job description

STMicroelectronics seeks a Failure Analysis Engineer to perform IC failure analysis from electrical verification to physical root cause, and to drive corrective actions.

You will report to the Quality & Reliability teams, collaborate across Divisions, and prepare detailed FA reports. Strong technical knowledge and leadership are essential for cross-functional success and continuous improvement.