Failure Analysis Technician (Yield Enhancement)

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Singapore is seeking a Yield Improvement Failure Analysis Technician to safeguard memory device quality and production efficiency. You will perform cross-section analysis, SEM inspection, and TEM sample prep using FIB, supporting rapid defect isolation and root-cause investigation.

You will work on 12-hour night shifts, handle chemicals safely, apply AI-enabled tools, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive continuous improvement in tool performance and process health.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Microelectronics/Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• Experience in Real-Time Defect Analysis (RDA) or Failure Analysis preferred.
• Willing to work permanent 12-hour night shifts.
• Comfortable handling high-concentration chemicals safely.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficiency with AI-enabled tools for research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform cross-section analysis and SEM inspections to monitor process health.
• Prepare TEM samples using FIB for detailed TEM inspection.
• Identify defects and failure mechanisms using physical fault analysis.
• Execute physical fault isolation to pinpoint production issues.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve tool performance.
• Support wafer analysis with failure analysis tools to isolate root causes.
• Document analytical findings to support continuous progress.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools into daily work while ensuring standards.
• Share AI-enabled enhancements to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

AI literacy

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Microelectronics/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SEM inspection

TEM sample prep (FIB)

Failure Analysis tools

Job description

As a Yield Improvement Failure Analysis (FA) Technician at Micron, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the flawless performance of our memory devices. This outstanding opportunity allows you to work with modern technology in an encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact our production success. Join us to be part of a team that is determined to achieve remarkable results and drive innovation!

Responsibilities:

• Perform cross-section analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) inspection to monitor process health and ensure production quality.

• Handle Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) sample preparation using Focus Ion Beam (FIB) for detailed TEM inspection.

• Identify defects and failure mechanisms through physical failure analysis using a variety of sample de-processing techniques and a wide range of failure analysis equipment.

• Complete physical fault isolation techniques to pinpoint and resolve issues that may impact production efficiency.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to provide timely feedback and implement solutions to maintain efficient production tool performance.

• Support the analysis of wafers with functional failures by applying various Failure Analysis tools and techniques to isolate defects and identify root causes.

• Preserve comprehensive documentation of analytical findings and approaches to aid continual progress initiatives.

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Microelectronics/Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.

• Proven experience in Real-Time Defect Analysis (RDA) or Failure Analysis related areas is advantageous.

• Ability to work permanent 12-hour night shifts to support our around-the-clock operations.

• Comfortable in handling high-concentration chemicals safely and effectively.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to carefully review details to successfully implement precise analysis techniques.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to thrive in our collaborative environment.

• 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.