Graduate Talent (PQE SiD Product Failure Analysis)

Intel Corporation; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Malaysia, Penang, is seeking a Product Failure Analysis Engineer to identify and resolve product issues, improving yield, reliability, and performance across CPUs, SoCs, and AI interfaces. You will perform root-cause analyses and drive corrective actions with design, fab, and test teams.

Join a Product Quality and Reliability group focused on strengthening product performance, manufacturing processes, and technology innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master degree in Electrical and Electronics, Physics, Microelectronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-1 years of hands-on experience in failure analysis, device physics, or wafer fabrication processes.
• Proficiency in failure analysis techniques, circuit analysis, and layout analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigation on Intel products, including CPUs, SoCs, and AI interface graphic platforms.
• Conduct failure analyses to identify defects and recommend corrective actions to design, fab, assembly, and test teams.
• Develop and refine failure analysis methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and innovative solutions for future technologies.
• Maintain and optimise Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and control plans throughout product lifecycles.
• Support new product launches, enabling technology transfers and toolset improvements across Intel sites.

Skills

Failure analysis

Device physics

Wafer fabrication processes

Circuit analysis

Layout analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Master's degree in Physics

Job description

The Role and Impact

As a Product Failure Analysis Engineer at Intel, you will play a vital role in identifying and resolving product issues to enhance performance, quality, and reliability. You will conduct comprehensive failure analyses and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop innovative solutions that improve product yield and reliability. Through your efforts, you will directly impact Intel's ability to deliver world‑class technologies.

Business group

The role is part of Intel Corporation's Product Quality and Reliability organization, which focuses on ensuring Intel's products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. This group supports Intel's mission by driving improvements in product performance, enhancing manufacturing processes, and advancing technology innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigation on Intel products, including CPUs, SoCs, and AI interface graphic platforms.
• Conduct failure analyses to identify defects and recommend corrective actions to design, fab, assembly, and test teams to improve product reliability.
• Develop and refine failure analysis methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement process improvements and innovative solutions for future technologies.
• Maintain and optimise Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and control plans throughout product lifecycles.
• Support new product launches, enabling technology transfers and toolset improvements across Intel sites.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master degree in Electrical and Electronics, Physics, Microelectronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-1 years of hands‑on experience in failure analysis, device physics, or wafer fabrication processes, with demonstrated skills gained through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands‑on training.
• Proficiency in technical areas such as failure analysis techniques, circuit analysis, and layout analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills demonstrated through academic or professional experience.
• Ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams, showcasing excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clarity in conveying technical findings and solutions.

Job Type and Shift

Job Type: Intel Contract Employee

Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location: Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations: None

Employment Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on‑site presence.

Additional Information

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter. Intel’s official careers website.