Failure Analysis Engineer – Semiconductors & AI

Micron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a candidate to perform electrical and physical failure analysis across device anomalies, customer returns, and qualification failures.

You will apply advanced FA tools and collaborate with process owners and product teams to drive improvements. The role emphasizes developing new FA techniques, maintaining lab safety and 6S, preparing detailed reports, and guiding technicians while leveraging AI-enabled tools to accelerate investigations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering is required.
• Strong analytical, logical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels.
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning.
• Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Interest in the semiconductor industry and Micron is preferred.
• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role-appropriate AI literacy to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem-solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and physical failure analysis for device anomalies, customer returns, and qualification failures.
• Apply advanced FA tools including FIB/EDX, SEM, Ion Millers, CSAM, 2D/3D X-ray, Emmi systems, micro-prober and bench tester.
• Analyze test data failures using Bash/Python scripting in a Unix environment.
• Analyze electrical signatures and physical defects to resolve failure mechanisms.
• Collaborate with process owners and Product teams to drive improvement actions.
• Develop and implement new FA techniques to reduce turnaround time and enhance accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and embrace standards for FA workflows.
• Ensure strict consistency to lab safety protocols and chemical handling guidelines.
• Maintain +6S standards in the FA lab.
• Prepare detailed FA reports and maintain accurate records for traceability.
• Present findings to requestors, MRB and multi-functional teams.
• Provide guidance to FA technicians and lead workload distribution.
• Work closely with vendors for tool upgrades and capability improvements.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools and digital solutions to accelerate failure analysis investigations, improve problem-solving efficiency, and enhance decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to apply automation, data analytics, and AI technologies to optimize FA workflows, reduce turnaround time, and improve operational effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Collaboration across levels

Growth mindset

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

FIB/EDX

SEM

Ion milling

CSAM

2D/3D X-ray

Emmi systems

Micro-prober

Bench tester

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a candidate to perform electrical and physical failure analysis across device anomalies, customer returns, and qualification failures.

You will apply advanced FA tools and collaborate with process owners and product teams to drive improvements. The role emphasizes developing new FA techniques, maintaining lab safety and 6S, preparing detailed reports, and guiding technicians while leveraging AI-enabled tools to accelerate investigations and