Sr Assoc Eng Failure Analysis

GlobalFoundries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Singapore seeks a Diploma holder to support TEM/FIB based failure analysis in a night‑shift role. You will perform TEM analysis, prep, and FIB milling, ensuring high‑quality results while coordinating with shift teams and QA to meet urgent requests.

You will also handle pre‑FIB sample prep tasks, operate FIB systems for lamella preparation, and perform TEM imaging with EDX analysis as required. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cross‑shift collaboration.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Microelectronics.
• Willing to work in a 12‑hour night‑shift pattern.
• Fast learning and good hands‑on capability.
• Hands‑on experience on FIB for TEM sample preparation preferred.
• Basic knowledge in semiconductor field.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, team workers, independent and self‑disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Perform TEM analysis and TEM sample preparation using FIB to support failure analysis.
• Operate FIB systems to mill, thin, and prepare lamella for TEM.
• Conduct TEM profiling and imaging including EDX analysis as needed.
• Pre‑FIB sample preparation: wafer cleaving, optical inspection, coating, delayering.
• Ensure samples meet quality, cleanliness and thickness requirements for TEM imaging.
• Support urgent requests and ensure smooth handover across shifts while following SOPs.

Skills

TEM analysis

FIB microscopy

Sample preparation

Night shift

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Communication

Education

Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Microelectronics

Tools

FIB systems

TEM imaging equipment

Job description

About GF

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visitwww.gf.com.

Responsibilities:

• A committed and self‑disciplined individual who can work night shift independently.

• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot sample preparation challenges under time pressure.

• Perform Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analysis and TEM sample preparation using Focused ion-beam (FIB) microscopy to support semiconductor failure analysis and characterization activities, able work in the night‑shift operations if required.

• Conduct pre‑FIB sample preparation, including but not limited to:

  • Wafer cleaving

  • Optical microscope inspection and defect navigation

  • Sample coating

  • Sample delayering using RIE/polishing

• Operate Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems to perform precision milling, thinning, and lamella preparation for TEM analysis.

• Conduct TEM profiling and measurement by bright field and scanning mode imaging. EDX analysis on material element.

• Hands‑on experience and knowledge in TEM and FIB is preferred.

• Ensure samples meet quality, cleanliness, and thickness requirements to enable high‑quality TEM imaging.

• Support urgent and critical requests from fabrication and failure analysis teams, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency and ownership.

• Communicate effectively with engineers, peers, and shift counterparts to ensure smooth handover and continuity across shifts.

• Follow laboratory safety procedures, SOPs, and quality standards at all times.

• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities related to TEM sample preparation and night‑shift efficiency.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Engineering (Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics and Microelectronics Engineering)

• This role requires to work in the 12hr night‑shift pattern.

• Fast learning and good hands‑on capability

• Hands‑on experience on FIB for TEM sample preparation is preferred.

• Basic knowledge in semiconductor field

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, team workers, independent and self-disciplined.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.