Senior Failure Analysis Engineer - Memory Devices

Sandisk; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer in Penang to advance failure analysis and technology development initiatives. You will work hands‑on with FA tools (SEM, FIB, nanoprobing, OBIRCH), interpret schematics, and collaborate with design and process teams to improve reliability, yield and test coverage.

The role suits candidates with strong semiconductor physics knowledge and mentoring skills. You will lead complex projects, develop failure models, deliver FA reports and help expand lab

Qualifications

• PhD or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
• Minimum 6 years in related experience.
• Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics and electronic circuits.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on lab work and problem-solving.
• Extensive knowledge in several advanced technical areas of the FA field.
• Ability to execute complex, specialized technical projects or assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical and physical failure analysis to isolate faults in memory devices.
• Hand‑on advanced FA tools (SEM, FIB, nanoprobing, OBIRCH) for defect localization and characterization.
• Able to interpret circuit schematics and layouts for defect localization and collaborate with product or design engineers on complex cases.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including design, process integration, reliability, and product engineering teams to improve product reliability, yield, test coverage and RMA.
• Develop and present failure models based on findings.
• Provide clear FA reports, evidence, and recommendations to support corrective actions.
• Own FA tools, maintain procedures, and improve analysis methodologies.
• Mentor junior engineers in FA techniques and best practices
• Help expand lab capabilities by exploring new tools and methods to enhance failure analysis.

Skills

Excellent writing

Detail-oriented

Education

PhD or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, or related fields

Job description

Sandisk is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer in Penang to advance failure analysis and technology development initiatives. You will work hands‑on with FA tools (SEM, FIB, nanoprobing, OBIRCH), interpret schematics, and collaborate with design and process teams to improve reliability, yield and test coverage.

The role suits candidates with strong semiconductor physics knowledge and mentoring skills. You will lead complex projects, develop failure models, deliver FA reports and help expand lab