Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

Lumileds; George Town; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a highly qualified Engineer to lead Failure Analysis and product testing. In this role, you will collaborate with teams to develop hypotheses, conduct investigations, and prepare detailed reports. You will also oversee the maintenance of analysis equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability. This position offers a dynamic environment where your analytical skills will drive improvements in quality and productivity. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in failure analysis.
• Proven track record in conducting investigations and producing reports.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with FA tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide failure analysis support to manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Manage FA requests and conduct thorough investigations.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports detailing findings.

Skills

Failure Analysis

Analytical Problem-Solving

Technical Troubleshooting

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master’s or PhD in relevant fields

Tools

Curve Tracer

CSAM

Ion Miller

SEM/EDX

FIB

PEM

OBIRCH

Thermal IR

FTIR

Raman Spectroscopy

Job description

Who We Are:

Lumileds is a global leader in LED and microLED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets where light sources are essential. Our approximately 3,500 employees operate in over 15 countries and partner with our customers to deliver never before possible solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being.

The Lumileds environment is fast-paced, cutting-edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team! To learn more, visit lumileds.com.

Who You Are:

We are seeking a candidate with strong experience and proven expertise in failure analysis.

Position Summary:

Lumileds is seeking a highly qualified Engineer to lead Failure Analysis (FA) and failure product testing in support of manufacturing, product development, and customer requirements.

In this role, the Engineer will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop hypotheses, conduct thorough investigations, and prepare comprehensive FA reports detailing the background, analysis, findings, and potential root cause recommendations. The role also includes overseeing preventive maintenance and calibration of analysis equipment within the Failure Analysis Lab to ensure continued accuracy and reliability.

What You Will Do:

• Provide failure analysis (FA) support to manufacturing and engineering development teams.
• Manage FA requests by defining effective analysis workflows, conducting thorough investigations, maintaining accurate records, and providing timely progress updates to stakeholders for effective decision-making.
• Prepare comprehensive technical or FA reports, including background, analysis, findings, and potential root cause recommendations.
• Operate and maintain FA equipment, including scheduling regular maintenance and managing consumables to ensure consistent lab readiness.
• Manage and uphold 6S standards within the FA Lab to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient working environment.
• Develop and implement effective troubleshooting plans to improve equipment utilization and reduce downtime.
• Lead and contribute to quality, productivity, and cost improvement initiatives within the FA Lab.

What You Will Bring (Required Qualifications):

• Hands-on FA experience.
• Direct involvement in conducting investigations, operating FA tools, and producing technical/FA reports.
• Proven track record of using FA findings to drive experiments, troubleshooting, and corrective actions within an organization.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience with FA tools such as Curve Tracer, CSAM, Ion Miller, SEM/EDX, FIB, PEM, OBIRCH, Thermal IR, FTIR, and Raman Spectroscopy.
• Familiarity with physical/mechanical FA techniques like cross-sectioning, polishing, and chemical decapsulation.
• Knowledge of wafer fabrication processes and semiconductor devices is highly preferred.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
• Experienced in writing technical and failure analysis reports.
• Capable of preparing clear, well-documented technical and FA reports for stakeholders.
• Able to communicate and convey FA findings concisely.

Education (Minimum Level)

• Bachelor's

Field of Study

• Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Material Science, or Applied Physics/Chemistry.

Years of Experience (Minimum)

• 5 - 7 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD qualifications are an added advantage.
• Experience in lab operations, including equipment upkeep, consumables management, and adherence to 6S standards.
• Participation in quality, productivity, and cost improvement initiatives is a plus.
• Keen interest in optoelectronics devices is beneficial.

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer