Engineer CE PYE (Physical Failure Analysis/Fault Isolation)

3M HEALTHCARE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a CE PYE Failure Analysis Engineer to provide fault isolation and failure analysis for qualifications, customer returns, new device introduction, and test failures.

You will perform electrical characterization and collaborate across frontend to backend teams to drive improvements. The role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication, and the ability to present complex findings in large meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Materials Science; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication; able to present complex information in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Perform sophisticated electrical device characterization to determine electrical fail mechanisms.
• Operate fault isolation equipment to narrow down failure defect locations.
• Conduct physical failure analysis to identify and classify physical defects.
• Establish and hypothesize fail mechanisms to support process improvement.
• Collaborate with frontend, backend, and GQ teams to address defectivity issues.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Player

Shift Rotation

AI/ML Exposure

NAND/DRAM/HBM Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Materials Science

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Fault isolation equipment

Physical failure analysis

Job description

We are currently looking for motivated individuals to join Micron Technology Inc. Central Engineering (CE) – Product Yield Enhancement (PYE) Engineering Team as a CE PYE Failure Analysis (FA) Engineer. The role focuses on providing fault isolation and failure analysis support for qualifications, customer returns, new device introduction, and test failures.

Responsibilities

• Perform sophisticated electrical device characterization to determine electrical fail mechanisms.
• Operate fault isolation equipment to accurately narrow down failure defect locations.
• Conduct physical failure analysis to identify and classify physical defects.
• Establish and hypothesize potential electrical or process fail mechanisms based on detailed electrical fail models and physical failure analysis characterization, supporting process improvement.
• Collaborate closely with a diverse range of collaborators, including teams from frontend to backend and the Global Quality (GQ) department, to address and resolve defectivity issues.
• Prepare and present comprehensive electrical and physical failure mechanisms on a weekly basis to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement new fault isolation and physical failure analysis techniques to stay ahead of industry standards.
• Coordinate the maintenance and high uptime of fault isolation and physical failure analysis tools to ensure world-class operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience, Master’s or equivalent experience, or PhD degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Material Science.
• Proven experience as a great team player with outstanding analytical and problem‑solving skills and a strong drive to excel.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information effectively in large meetings.
• Highly motivated with a passion for innovation and excellence.
• Knowledge of fault isolation equipment, techniques, and physical failure analysis is a significant advantage.
• Strong understanding of NAND/DRAM/HBM devices and knowledge of Fab processes is a desirable asset.
• Ability to support shift rotation as required to meet operational needs.
• Exposure to AI/machine learning or data analytics applied in engineering or manufacturing environments is beneficial, particularly for fault isolation, failure analysis, or process optimization.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

Micron Technology, Inc. is an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.