PFA Engineer

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD. is seeking a hands-on Failure Analysis Engineer in Singapore to perform electrical and physical failure analysis on device anomalies and qualification failures. You will apply advanced FA tools and analyze data with Bash/Python in Unix.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, develop new FA techniques, drive improvements, and mentor technicians while utilizing AI-enabled workflows to accelerate investigations and ensure traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering is required.
• Strong analytical, logical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communicator with ability to collaborate across levels.
• Growth mindset and passion for continuous learning.
• Experience in semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI literacy and AI-enabled tools is beneficial.

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.
• 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

Cross-functional collaboration

Growth mindset

Automation and data analytics

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

FIB/EDX

SEM

Ion Millers

CSAM

2D/3D X-ray

Emmi systems

micro-prober

bench tester

Job description

Job 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.

Job Requirements

• 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 and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron is preferred
• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role-appropriate Al literacy to use Al-enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem-solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.

Embody Micron's core values :

• People: Respect, develop, and empower others
• Innovation: Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
• Tenacity: Show grit and determination
• Collaboration: Build trust and foster teamwork
• Customer Focus: Deliver excellence and value
• Speed: Act with purpose and set the pace