Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

POET Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies is seeking an experienced Failure Analysis Engineer to support engineering functions by conducting failure analysis and quality inspections. You will lead root cause investigations and prepare technical FA reports for cross-functional teams in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role requires 5–8 years in semiconductor FA labs, strong FA technique knowledge, and calibration/maintenance of FA equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Materials Science, Physics, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Semiconductor Failure Analysis, Wafer Fab, or IC Failure Analysis Laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of failure analysis techniques, microelectronics and SI processing.
• Experience with SEM, EDX, FIB, Ion Milling and Mechanical Cross-section analysis.
• Experience in root cause investigation and technical report generation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in failure analysis activities.
• Perform complex failure analysis using SEM, EDX, FIB, Ion Mill, de-processing, mechanical cross-sectioning, high-power microscopy, and bench testing.
• Lead critical engineering evaluations, root cause investigations, and corrective action recommendations.
• Interpret analytical results and prepare comprehensive FA reports for customers, management, and cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of failure analysis methodologies, procedures, and laboratory capabilities.
• Own and maintain FA laboratory equipment, including calibration, troubleshooting, and capability enhancement.
• Liaise with external FA and testing laboratories for specialized analysis not available internally.
• Collaborate with Process, Product, Reliability, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve product and process-related failures.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping, and compliance with quality management system requirements within the FA laboratory.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Associate Engineers and Engineers on FA techniques and best practices.
• Support customer escalations and reliability investigations with timely technical analysis and recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the FA Manager.

Skills

Failure analysis expertise

Root cause investigation

Technical reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Laboratory process improvement

Education

Bachelor or higher in Materials Science, Physics, Analytical Chemistry, or related field

Tools

SEM

EDX

FIB

Ion Milling

Cross-sectioning

High-power microscopy

Bench testing

Job description

To support in the performance of Engineering functions such as conducting failure analysis using available FA tools, as well as performing quality inspections.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in failure analysis activities.
• Perform complex failure analysis using SEM, EDX, FIB, Ion Mill, de-processing, mechanical cross-sectioning, high-power microscopy, and bench testing.
• Lead critical engineering evaluations, root cause investigations, and corrective action recommendations.
• Interpret analytical results and prepare comprehensive FA reports for customers, management, and cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of failure analysis methodologies, procedures, and laboratory capabilities.
• Own and maintain FA laboratory equipment, including calibration, troubleshooting, and capability enhancement.
• Liaise with external FA and testing laboratories for specialized analysis not available internally.
• Collaborate with Process, Product, Reliability, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve product and process-related failures.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping, and compliance with quality management system requirements within the FA laboratory.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Associate Engineers and Engineers on FA techniques and best practices.
• Support customer escalations and reliability investigations with timely technical analysis and recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the FA Manager.

Requirements

• At least Bachelor or above in Material Science, Physics, analytical Chemistry, or related science.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in Semiconductor Failure Analysis, Wafer Fab, or IC Failure Analysis Laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of failure analysis techniques, microelectronics, semiconductor devices, and SI processing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform and interpret SEM, EDX, FIB, Ion Mill, and Mechanical Cross-section analysis.
• Experience in root cause investigation, failure characterization, and technical report generation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality management systems.