Semiconductor Failure Analysis Technician

Anite; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

ESPP

Job summary

Keysight is seeking a Failure Analysis Technician in Santa Rosa, CA to work hands-on with advanced semiconductor devices and metrology tools. You will perform failure analysis, material characterization, and quality investigations, collaborating with engineers and process technologists to improve reliability.

You will use SEM, FIB, AFM, X-ray, and EDX techniques, document results, and contribute to continuous improvement of failure analysis capabilities in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with microscopy techniques, image interpretation, and defect analysis.
• Experience collecting, documenting, and organizing technical data in a lab or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely handle delicate devices and small components with high fine motor skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data collection, summary, and reporting tools.
• Strong observational and troubleshooting skills to identify process issues or failures.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis and material characterization on advanced semiconductor devices and related technologies.
• Assist with SEM, FIB, and EDX requests, generating imaging and compositional data.
• Conduct adhesion tests using stud-pull and scratch testing and other mechanical evaluations.
• Run AFM topography measurements for process development and failure investigations.
• Document findings clearly and communicate results to engineers and project teams.

Skills

Microscopy techniques

Data collection & analysis

Attention to detail

Documentation & reporting

MS Excel

Education

Associate’s Degree or similar in Materials Science or related field

Tools

SEM

FIB

EDX/EDS

AFM

X-ray

WLI/Interferometry

Job description

Keysight is seeking a Failure Analysis Technician in Santa Rosa, CA to work hands-on with advanced semiconductor devices and metrology tools. You will perform failure analysis, material characterization, and quality investigations, collaborating with engineers and process technologists to improve reliability.

You will use SEM, FIB, AFM, X-ray, and EDX techniques, document results, and contribute to continuous improvement of failure analysis capabilities in a fast-paced R&D environment.