Senior High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) Engineer

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior HBM Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to drive characterization, analyze failures, and determine root causes. The role requires DRAM knowledge, FA expertise, and collaboration across multiple groups to accelerate test cycles.

You will use tools like uMate, Merlin, and Prober, and apply AI to improve FA workflows. Strong communication and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering required.
• 5+ years in semiconductor field with DRAM knowledge advisable.
• Experience in failure analysis, troubleshooting and debugging.
• Familiarity with DRAM fabrication process and device physics.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization.
• Proficiency with Unix, Cadence, and uMate preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in teams and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze failed components from reliability testing and classify failures.
• Interpret historical test results and adjust testing parameters.
• Perform visual inspection and reference schematics to find defects.
• Coordinate with PYE/CSAM/FO/PFA groups for deeper analysis.
• Document failures and communicate results to teams.
• Respond to equipment issues and assist with repair or upgrades.
• Provide training for lab users and new hires on equipment use.
• Develop FA software and contribute to FA database management.

Skills

DRAM operation knowledge

Failure analysis & debugging

Semiconductor device physics

Unix, Cadence, uMate familiarity

AI-enabled tooling adoption

Troubleshooting skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics/ Computer Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics/ Computer Engineering

Tools

uMate tester

Merlin

Mongoose SM3

Prober

CAD layout tool

Oscilloscope

Job description

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Senior High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) Engineer

Job Description

As a Global Quality (GQ) High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) Engineer on the DRAM/Emerging Memory Quality and Reliability Assurance team (DEMQRA) at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for the electrical characterization and electrical failure analysis (EFA) of all HBM products. You will need to distinguish whether it is package or device related failures. Preferably, you are equipped with knowledge of DRAM functionality, process, test program and device necessary for making solid judgment. You will also use a variety of test tools including the uMate tester, Merlin, Mongoose SM3, Prober, CAD layout tool, and a variety of technical drawings and schematics to perform detailed characterization on HBM products. You will record and categorize failures in order to determine failure mechanisms and characteristics. In this role, you will communicate with various engineering groups, assist lab users with equipment setup and interpretation of data, and maintain critical EFA knowledge database. You will also be expected to apply AI to seek ways to improve the EFA process in order to reduce test time, increase throughput, and increase failure mechanism assignment accuracy and consistency.

You will:

Analyze Failed Components from Reliability Testing

• Interpret historical tests results
• Adjust timing/level/testmode/code/temp to find out the sensitivities of failures for array fails
• Perform visual inspection to identify physical defects
• Utilize schematics/layouts/process to recognize abnormalities
• Document failed conditions and test results
• Categorize electrical failures
• Communicate results
• Coordinate next level analysis to various groups including PYE (Product Yield Enhancement) for CSAM (C-mode scanning acoustic microscope)/functional open (FO)/PFA (Physical Failure Analysis), Product Engineering and Package Reliability.
• Identify and communicate new or unusual results (electrical signals)

Respond to Equipment Issues

• Understand test software and hardware configurations
• Troubleshoot hardware issues
• Identify and report software and hardware issues
• Repair or coordinate repair of equipment
• Configure and upgrade test equipment
• Develop and deploy failure analysis (FA) software

Provide Technical Support and Conduct Training

• Assist lab users with equipment setup
• Teach operation of equipment
• Conduct on-the-job training (OJT) for new hires and transfers
• Provide data interpretation
• Suggest failure root cause
• Provide suggestions for further analysis
• Introduce new users to basic DRAM functionality/process/device

Perform Engineering Requests and Supplemental Tasks

• Submit package level physical failure analysis (PFA)
• Provide FA for other groups as requested (RMA, Module)
• Determine engineering test requirements
• Execute request and experiments
• Summarize test results and provide feedback
• Create repair converters

Manage Failure Analysis (FA) Information

• Create and maintain specific FA database
• Track FA data
• Identify false failures
• Analyze and summarize data

Perform Quality/Reliability request and review

• Perform review on test time reduction requests
• Perform review on Design/Marketing datasheet requests
• Perform review on Modify Qual requests
• Perform review on Material Review Board (MRB)
• Perform review on Process of Record Review Board (PORRB)
• Perform review on customer reports/data

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics/ Computer Engineering
• Desired: Master’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics/ Computer Engineering

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor field
• Knowledge of DRAM operation, fabrication process and semiconductor device physics
• Familiarity with failure analysis, troubleshooting/debugging, advanced packaging, wafer testing, component testing and module testing concept and flow.
• Strong troubleshooting skill
• Good organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Efficient computer skills
• Knowledge of the DRAM fabrication process/test program/functionality
• Familiarity with Unix, DFII/Cadence, and/or uMate preferred
• Ability to work independently or in a group environment
• Basic understanding of electrical equipment
• Ability to use the analytical tools provided on the various test equipment, such as uMate, Curve Tracer, or Oscilloscope
• Proficiency in applying AI/AI-enabled tools to improve engineering workflows, with a willingness to adopt new AI capabilities

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich lifefor all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

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