Failure analysis Development Engineer (Shift role)

Advanced Micro Devices (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

Job summary

AMD Singapore invites engineers to join a team performing failure analysis on advanced microprocessors and graphics processors using 3nm FINFET and below technologies. You will conduct transistor nano-probing, electrical characterization, and materials analysis to drive yield and reliability improvements.

The role covers high-precision sample prep for SoIC, site-specific TEM lamellae, plasma FIB prep, and collaboration with cross-functional groups.

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of device physics.
• Strong background in semiconductor wafer processing and materials characterization.
• Ability to perform basic tool troubleshooting and interact with vendors.
• Experience in fabless semiconductor and wafer fabs preferred.
• Mentored or managed junior engineers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Failure analysis of advanced microprocessors and graphics processors using 3nm FINFET and below tech.
• Transistor nano-probing and electrical characterization using AFM, Electron Microscopy and materials analysis.
• Advanced sample prep for SoIC, including planar, cross-sectional, site-specific prep.
• Prepare site-specific TEM lamellae using focused ion beam techniques for characterization.
• Plasma FIB prep and yield failure analysis on advanced products; cross-sectioning and preparation.
• Follow safety, EHS, procedures; handle high-energy beams and chemicals, especially night shifts.
• Support continuous improvement to increase sample-prep success rate, throughput, and tool utilization.

Job description

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The position focuses on the failure analysis of advanced microprocessors and graphics processors based on 3nm FINFET and below technologies.
• Perform comprehensive failure analysis including transistor nano-probing, electrical characterization using AFM, Electron Microscopy and Material Analysis.
• Perform advanced sample preparation for SoIC and other heterogeneous integration products, including planar, cross-sectional and site-specific preparation
• Prepare high-quality site-specific TEM lamellae using focused ion beam techniques for structural, material, interface, and defect characterization
• Conduct plasma FIB sample preparation and yield failure analysis on advanced products, including large-volume material removal, defect localization, cross-sectioning, and preparation for downstream analytical techniques
• Follow laboratory safety, EHS, operating procedures, and quality requirements, particularly when operating high-energy beam systems and handling chemicals during night shifts.
• Support continuous improvement and automation initiatives to increase sample-preparation success rate, throughput, tool utilization, and turnaround time.
• Support continuous improvement and automation initiatives to increase sample-preparation success rate, throughput, tool utilization, and turnaround time.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Able to work in 12hrs alternate 4days / 3days night shift. Attractive allowance provided.
• Preferable to have mentored / managed junior engineers, associate engineers & technicians.
• Candidate should possess a fundamental understanding of device physics
• A strong background in semiconductor wafer processing and materials characterization is preferred.
• An ability to perform basic tool troubleshooting and interact with vendor to resolve tool issues.
• Candidates with experience in fabless semiconductor and wafer fabs are highly preferred.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• B.Eng in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Materials Engineering and related fields.

LOCATION:

Singapore

Benefits offered are described:

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.