Senior Staff Failure Analysis Engineer, Memory Tech

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

Job summary

Sandisk Malaysia is seeking a senior Failure Analysis engineer to lead detailed electrical and physical analysis of memory devices. You will operate SEM, FIB, nanoprobing and OBIRCH tools, interpret circuits, and collaborate with design teams on complex cases in a fast-paced lab environment.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with 6+ years of experience, and a passion for hands-on problem solving, reporting, and driving reliability improvements across

Qualifications

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

Job description

Sandisk Malaysia is seeking a senior Failure Analysis engineer to lead detailed electrical and physical analysis of memory devices. You will operate SEM, FIB, nanoprobing and OBIRCH tools, interpret circuits, and collaborate with design teams on complex cases in a fast-paced lab environment.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with 6+ years of experience, and a passion for hands-on problem solving, reporting, and driving reliability improvements across