Advanced Semiconductor Failure Analysis Engineer

Intel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Experienced Failure Analysis Engineer to operate TEM, SEM, and nanoprobing tools and to perform probing and advanced characterization on silicon devices. You will analyze electrical data and support fault isolation, collaborating with FA engineers to integrate workflows and drive improvements in probing methods.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in a STEM field, 2+ years with TEM/FIB/SEM, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a US government security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or related STEM fields.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with TEM or FIB or SEM or nanoprobing instrumentation in a lab or applications setting or 2+ years in a lab preparing samples for analysis.
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate general failure analysis tools in the labs (TEM, SEM, optical scopes).
• Perform electrical probing and advanced characterization on silicon devices (wafer-level and site-specific structures).
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot probe stations and electrical measurement systems.
• Execute complex test plans and interpret schematics, layouts, and device structures to support failure analysis workflows.
• Analyze electrical data (e.g., IV, CV, leakage, shorts/opens) to support fault isolation and root cause identification.
• Partner with FA engineers to integrate probing with SEM, FIB/PFIB, and TEM-based workflows.
• Drive improvements in probing methods, workflows, and BKMs.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians on probing techniques and lab practices.

Skills

US citizenship

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or related STEM fields

Tools

TEM

FIB

SEM

Nanoprobing instrumentation

Job description

Intel in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Experienced Failure Analysis Engineer to operate TEM, SEM, and nanoprobing tools and to perform probing and advanced characterization on silicon devices. You will analyze electrical data and support fault isolation, collaborating with FA engineers to integrate workflows and drive improvements in probing methods.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in a STEM field, 2+ years with TEM/FIB/SEM, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a US government security