Failure Analysis Engineer - Bilingual in Korean

Absolics Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolics Inc. in Covington, GA is seeking a dedicated failure analysis engineer to perform physical analysis of glass substrates using microscopy, spectroscopy, and metallurgy to identify root causes.

The candidate should have a strong background in electrical engineering and work well independently and as part of a team. Responsibilities include sample preparation, operating optical/SEM/TEM, image and data analysis, report generation, and collaboration with QA and OQA to improve failure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Hands-on experience with physical failure analysis is preferred.
• Experience with semiconductor/manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Investigate physical failures and defects including delamination, cracks, and voids using advanced microscopy and analytical techniques.
• Prepare samples for analysis, including cutting, polishing, and coating, while preserving relevant features.
• Use optical, SEM, TEM microscopes and imaging tools to examine samples at various scales.
• Analyze images and data to identify defects, fractures, corrosion, and failure mechanisms.
• Generate reports detailing findings, methodologies, and recommendations.
• Support quality control and instrument calibration activities.

Skills

SEM/FIB equipment operation

Microscopy techniques

FTIR/EDX analysis

Analytical problem solving

Documentation and reporting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials science, electrical engineering, or related field

Tools

Optical microscope

SEM

FIB

TEM

FTIR

EDX

Job description

Location: COVINGTON, GA

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing physical failure analysis of glass substrates.This includes using a variety of techniques, such as microscopy, spectroscopy, and metallurgy to identify the root cause of failures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate physical failures and defects including delamination, cracks, and voids using advanced microscopy and analytical techniques
• Prepare samples for analysis, including cutting, polishing, and coating, while ensuring preservation of relevant features
• Use optical microscopes, electron microscopes, and other imaging tools to examine samples at various scales
• Analyze images to identify defects, fractures, corrosion, and other anomalies
• Analyze data collected from various analyses to develop comprehensive understanding of failure mechanisms
• Generate detailed reports outlining findings, analysis methodologies, and recommendations
• Utilize spectroscopic methods to identify material compositions and elemental distributions
• Perform mechanical and thermal testing
• Prepare reports and documentation of failure analysis results
• Work with other engineers and scientists to develop and improve the failure analysis process
• Participate in quality control procedures, including instrument calibration and performance check
• Troubleshoot technical issues
• Provide support to the OQA function with analysis results

REQUIREMENTS

• Experiences on SEM / FIB equipments (Analysis tools)
• Proficiency in operating microscopy equipment (optical, SEM, FIB, TEM) and analytical tools (FTIR, EDX)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root cause of failures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document findings and observations
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to juggle multiple high priority tasks

QUALITIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of electronic devices and their failure mechanisms
• Experience with a variety of failure analysis techniques
• Proficiency in microscopy techniques, material analysis, and spectropy
• Strong understanding of material properties, fracture mechanics, and root cause analysis
• Proficiency in operating microscopy equipment (optical, SEM, TEM) and analytical tools (FTIR, EDX)

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in material science, electrical engineering, or related field

EXPERIENCE

• 0+ years of experience in physical failure analysis in electronic or semiconductor applications
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment