Engineer Failure Analysis

GLOBALFOUNDRIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor foundry in Singapore seeks a Physical Failure Analysis Engineer. The role focuses on isolating failure defects and developing methods for process improvement. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and up to 2 years of experience, demonstrating knowledge in semiconductor fundamentals and analytical techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields.
• Up to 2 years of experience preferred.
• Hands-on skills in Electrical/Physical Failure Analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide Electrical and Physical failure isolation analysis.
• Support equipment installation and maintenance.
• Prepare failure analysis reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of Semiconductor fundamentals

Process flow

Transistor device physics

Circuit design

Good communication skills

Ability to work in teams

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics, Microelectronics, Physics, Material Sciences, Chemical)

Master Degree

Tools

Laser induced techniques

Photon emission

Thermal microscopy

Parametric Analyzers

Job description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction:

You will be part of the physical failure analysis team in GlobalFoundries Singapore and you will develop and implement methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed

Your Job

• Provides Electrical and Physical failure isolation analysis support to localize failure defect and determine root cause of failure in silicon devices
• Hypothesize failure root cause failure analysis from defect/failure signature leading to process changes to eliminate the problems
• Support Lab management in equipment installation, upkeep and maintenance
• Support new technique, method and development plans to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Formulate concise failure analysis reports and responsible in failure analysis results presentation to stakeholders
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree with up to 2 years experiences or Master Degree
• Requires a University degree in Engineering (Electrical &/or Electronics, Microelectronics, Physics, Material Sciences, Chemical)
• Good Understanding in Semiconductor fundamentals, process flow, transistor device physics and circuit design and analysis are highly valued.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established in hands-on EFA skillsets to perform Electrical fault isolation using laser induced techniques, photon emission and thermal microscopy with good understanding on techniques strength and limitation
• Established in hands-on PFA skillsets to perform Physical Failure analysis methods including mechanical polishing/delayering, SEM inspection, FIB analysis and chemical etch procedures, for sample preparation and defect viewing
• Experience on operating lab electronic instruments, ie Parametric Analyzers, are highly valued.
• Works on improvement projects, take on tool ownership responsibilities and documentation of SOPs and specifications
• Motivated, Works well in teams, good communication skills
• Able to support OT and weekend shift (if required)