Staff Failure Analysis Engineer

Sandisk; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a detailed-oriented Failure Analysis Engineer in Penang, Malaysia. You will perform detailed electrical and physical package failure analyses on production and test failures, define FA flows, and develop new FA processes for new products and technologies.

You will mentor junior engineers, own FA tools, and expand lab capabilities while collaborating with process, quality, reliability, and product engineering teams to improve product reliability and yield.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Electrical/Electronic or Materials Eng with strong FA background.
• Experience in failure analysis of memory devices and SEM/EDX or related tools.
• Fluent in technical FA reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical and physical package failure analysis on assembly test failures from production, qualification and RMA.

Skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Electrical & Electronic or Materials Eng

Tools

3D X-ray

CSAM

SEM/EDX

Chemical decapsulation

TDR

Curve tracer

Optical microscopes

FIB

TEM

Job description

Sandisk

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today's needs and tomorrow's next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we're living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform detailed electrical and physical package failure analysis on assembly test failure from production, qualification and RMA.
• Define the FA flow for each FA case.
• Develop new FA processes, method and capability for new product and new technologies. Structure project plans and manages cost-effective execution of tasks. Maintain lab in quality system compliance.
• Hand-on FA tools (SEM, FIB, CSAM, X-ray, 3D X-ray, Thermal Emission) for defect localization and characterization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process, quality, 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.

Qualifications

PREFERED

• Bachelor's degree and/or master's in electrical & Electronic or Material Engineering with minimum 5 years' experience in failure analysis.
• Expert in FA instruments and able to apply advanced technical principle to complete complex tasks, including 3D X-ray, CSAM, SEM/EDX, chemical decapsulation, TDR, curve tracer analysis, optical microscopes, FIB and TEM.
• Familiar with package and device analysis methodology.
• Familiar with semiconductor and SMT assembly process and technology.
• Familiar with memory product technology and structure.
• Understand memory product test process and methodology.
• Strong memory IC de-processing skills.
• Good communication, presentation skills and teamwork spirit.
• Fluent in English speaking, reading and technical FA report writing.
• Previous electrical FA experience in IC or memory devices is preferred.

Skills

• Technical report writing and presentation skills, ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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