Defect & Failure Analysis Engineer (Semiconductor)

ao-inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

ao-inc is seeking an Inspection Engineer in Sugar Land, Texas, responsible for defect analysis and timely feedback to teams. The ideal candidate will conduct root cause analysis of defects, monitor chip performance, and define new failure modes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 1-year experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years in semiconductor fabrication. Benefits include competitive health plans, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in the manufacturing industry required.
• 3+ years in semiconductor fabrication preferred.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Analyze wafer and chip photos with cosmetic defects.
• Perform failure root cause analysis.
• Document key findings and report across business levels.

Skills

Defect analysis

Micromanufacturing

SQL

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

ao-inc is seeking an Inspection Engineer in Sugar Land, Texas, responsible for defect analysis and timely feedback to teams. The ideal candidate will conduct root cause analysis of defects, monitor chip performance, and define new failure modes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 1-year experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years in semiconductor fabrication. Benefits include competitive health plans, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.