Physical Failure Analysis Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking analysts to perform physical failure analysis (PFA). The role involves utilizing advanced imaging tools and collaborating with various departments to identify manufacturing defects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering and ideally have some fresh experience or no more than 2 years in a related field. The position calls for strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Fresh Graduates or with not more than 2 years’ work experience.
• Basic technical knowledge of semiconductor physics and MOSFET operations.
• Comfortable with handling small and delicate samples.

Responsibilities

• Utilise fault localisation and imaging tools/techniques.
• Determine the best PFA plan based on EFA data.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams.

Skills

Fault localisation

Electrical failure analysis

Documenting findings

Collaboration

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Materials Engineering

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Focused Ion Beam (FIB)

Job description

Overview

Physical failure analysis (PFA) involves the localisation, imaging, and characterisation of manufacturing defects in our products. Analysts will be expected to:

• Utilise a wide variety of fault localisation and imaging tools/techniques, including but not limited to Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Focused Ion Beam (FIB), SEM-based Nanoprober
• Understand electrical failure analysis (EFA) data and determine the best PFA plan forward based on that data
• Document findings in professional reports to be shared with various stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams such as Customer Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and other FA labs
• Have an understanding of manufacturing processes and the root cause of defects

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Materials Engineering
• Fresh Graduates or with not more than 2 years’ work experience
• Basic technical knowledge of semiconductor physics and MOSFET operations
• Knowledge of common computer software packages, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
• Able to work with chemicals, X-Ray, Electron and Ion Beam tools
• Comfortable with handling small and delicate samples with tweezers

The following are not required but would be a benefit/plus:

• Experience in a laboratory/wafer fab/similar manufacturing environment
• Experience with beam tools (SEM/TEM/FIB)
• Familiar with the FA process flow and analysis techniques
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes (wafer fabrication as well as assembly)
• Strong problem solving skills, (e.g., 8D or similar practice) attention to detail, good communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to produce quality results in a timely fashion are also essential attributes.