Failure Analysis Engineer

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials South East Asia in Singapore is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues to support a smooth fab ramp.

You will collaborate with vendors and IT teams, transfer technology from pathfinding to pilot production, and generate technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ Reliability Test and FA experience in semiconductor/photonic industries.
• Strong knowledge of FA techniques including cross-section, ion-mill, CSAM, EDX, FTIR, FIB.
• Understanding of materials physics; relate REL & FA test results.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Self-directed and able to meet commitments.

Responsibilities

• Support and perform Failure Analysis / Construction Analysis as requested by stakeholders for qualification / evaluation / process reject / RMAs; provide results for final reports.
• Advise cross-functional teams on analysis techniques to understand root causes.
• Provide machine readiness and buyoff for new tools and capacity ramp-up.
• Develop new analysis capabilities to enhance detection or productivity and optimize recipes.
• Drive improvement activities such as robustness, cycle time, and cost reductions.
• Conduct FA staff training on FA techniques and procedures.
• Maintain FA tools and lab to meet 5S and safety requirements.
• Support audits and follow up on action items.
• Assist Finance and sales to generate FA service quotations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Self-directed

Education

Degree in Material/Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Cross-section

Ion-mill

CSAM

EDX

FTIR

FIB

Bend test

Abrasion test

Adhesion test

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location: Singapore,SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state‑of‑the‑art research and development projects.

About Us

• Applied Materials is an innovation-driven company. We are the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our ability to identify emerging technologies that can complement and leverage Applied’s materials engineering expertise is critical to the company’s continued growth.

About This Role

• Looking for a motivated and hands‑on Process engineer to support the setup and ramp of our next‑generation semiconductor manufacturing line. In this role, you’ll collaborate across engineering and operations to drive smooth technology transfer from pathfinding and ramp to pilot production. Experience and discipline in process transfer to pilot production line will be critical to a successful and efficient fab ramp‑up.

Responsibilities

• Support and perform Failure Analysis / Construction Analysis jobs requested by stakeholders for qualification / evaluation / process reject / RMAs; and provide the results to the making of final reports.


• Advise problem‑solving team or cross‑functional teams on appropriate analysis techniques to employ in order to establish an understanding of the cause/failure mechanism.


• Provide machine readiness and perform buyoff for new tools and capacity ramp‑up.


• Develop new analysis capabilities/techniques to enhance detection capability or productivity or optimize recipes.


• Drive improvement activities such as robustness and cycle time improvement as well as cost reduction activities.


• Conduct FA staff training on FA techniques and procedures.


• Maintain FA tools and lab environment to meet the 5S and safety requirement.


• Support audits and follow up all the action items captured by auditors.


• Assist Finance and sale team to generate FA service quotations for customer FA requirements.


• Work with IT team to setup system for submissions of new FA request and report uploading.


• Other ad‑hoc activities assigned by the reporting manager.

Qualifications

• Degree in Material/Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.


• Minimum 3 years’ Reliability Test and FA experience in the semiconductor/photonic industry.


• Have a good understanding and application of FA techniques such as cross-section, ion‑mill, CSAM, EDX, FTIR, FIB etc.


• Have a good understanding and application of Material characterisation procedures such as including Bend, Abrasion & Adhesion test.


• Knowledge of materials physics & able to associate the relevance of REL & FA test.


• Strong leadership and communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and team approach to problem‑solving.


• Self‑directed and able to meet commitments.

Work Location

• North

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.