Night-Shift TEM Failure Analysis Engineer

GLOBALFOUNDRIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries Singapore Pte. Ltd.

is hiring an associate engineer to join the failure analysis team, performing Transmission Electron Microscopy sample preparation to support semiconductor failure analysis and characterization activities, including night‑shift operations. You will work on pre‑FIB sample prep, wafer inspection, delayering and TEM imaging readiness, coordinating with engineers across shifts, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical/Elect Electronics/Mechatronics/Microelectronics Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with TEM sample preparation using Focused Ion Beam (FIB) microscope preferred.
• Able to work 12-hr night shift independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-FIB sample preparation, including wafer cleaving and optical inspection.
• Perform sample coating, delayering using RIE/polishing, and lamella preparation for TEM analysis.
• Operate FIB systems for milling, thinning, and lamella preparation for TEM imaging.
• Ensure samples meet quality, cleanliness, and thickness requirements for TEM imaging.
• Support urgent requests from fabrication and failure analysis teams with urgency and ownership.
• Communicate effectively across shifts for smooth handover and continuity.
• Follow lab safety SOPs and quality standards; participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

TEM sample preparation

Night shift independent work

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Microelectronics Engineering

Tools

Focused Ion Beam (FIB) microscope

Job description

GlobalFoundries Singapore Pte. Ltd.

is hiring an associate engineer to join the failure analysis team, performing Transmission Electron Microscopy sample preparation to support semiconductor failure analysis and characterization activities, including night‑shift operations. You will work on pre‑FIB sample prep, wafer inspection, delayering and TEM imaging readiness, coordinating with engineers across shifts, and adhering to safety and quality standards.