Failure Analysis Engineer

Summary

A failure analysis engineer for the process integration team will be responsible for failure analysis of semiconductor optical laser devices. He/She should have experience with front-end and back-end-of-line, and packaging processing. Good understanding of reliability evaluation techniques and understanding failure analysis experience is desirable. He/she will collaborate with other individuals and functional teams, define projects, address issues, develop improvement plans, and finally to document and deliver the desired end results.

Job Duties

• Responsible for internal failure analysis including device decap, internal microscopic and SEM inspection, internal measurement data analysis.

• Hands-on experiences on sample Preparation & Imaging: Utilize Focused Ion Beam (FIB) to prepare TEM samples and perform high-resolution imaging (HR-STEM) to identify defects at the atomic level.

• Root Cause Analysis: Analyze structural, electrical, and physical defects in semiconductor devices, identifying issues related to yield, reliability, or process.

• Material Characterization: Apply Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX/EDS) and other analytical techniques (SIMS, XPS, SEM) to characterize materials.

• Reporting & Collaboration: Document findings in detailed technical reports, present data to cross-functional teams (design, process, QA), and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure high uptime of TEM/FIB equipment through routine calibration and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and FIB in a lab or manufacturing environment (typically 13+ years).

• Masters degree or Ph.D in Material Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline plus 1 year of working experience in semiconductor laboratory or fabrication is preferred.

• Knowledge of compound semiconductor device theory is desired.

• Microsoft Access, SQL, LabVIEW and other programing skills preferred.

• Experience with DOE techniques and SPC (Statistical Process Control) is preferred.

• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.

• Detail oriented and self-motivated.

• Ability to work independently and as a team.

• Ability to work in clean room environment wearing smock

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Subject to noise, vibration, dust, odors, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

• The associate work in a manufacturing environment and be require to wear personal protective equipment.

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs

• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals

• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year

• Relocation package available within US

• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

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