Failure Analysis Technician - 12-Hour Onsite Lab

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMC Washington is seeking a Failure Analysis Technician to sustain a fast-paced failure analysis operation in our Camas, WA lab. You will prepare and analyze silicon wafer samples, generate data for engineers, identify root causes of quality issues, and decide on material disposition.

Strong debugging, teamwork, multitasking, and attention to detail are essential. Responsibilities include operating SEM, FIB, optical microscopes, wire bonding, electrical measurements, and using an emission

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in science/engineering is required.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 environment with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Detail oriented and follow safety rules.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and handle multiple tasks in high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with failure analysis and fab engineers, work on individual cases, and supply technical reports of analysis.
• Operate scanning electron microscope, focused ion beam, optical microscopes, and other lab equipment.
• Handle wire bonding, conduct electrical measurements to verify device parameters, and use an emission microscope to isolate failure sites.
• Perform failure analysis on tool monitors to measure structure critical dimensions; prepare samples and use analytic tools to find evidence of failure.
• Perform tools PMs, calibration, or repair; maintain 6S cleanliness, manage inventory, and ensure wafer scrap discipline.
• Work with chemicals in a hooded environment.

Skills

Debugging skills

Team player

Multitask

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Reliability

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in science/engineering

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope

Focused Ion Beam

Optical Microscope

Emission Microscope

Wire Bonding Equipment

Chemical/Mechanical prep tools

Job description

TSMC Washington is seeking a Failure Analysis Technician to sustain a fast-paced failure analysis operation in our Camas, WA lab. You will prepare and analyze silicon wafer samples, generate data for engineers, identify root causes of quality issues, and decide on material disposition.

Strong debugging, teamwork, multitasking, and attention to detail are essential. Responsibilities include operating SEM, FIB, optical microscopes, wire bonding, electrical measurements, and using an emission