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Principal Engineer-Failure Analysis – Tem

Principal Engineer-Failure Analysis – Tem

CompanyMicrochip Technology
LocationTempe, AZ, USA, Chandler, AZ, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent with 7+ years of experience and 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • Proficiency in TEM, SEM, FIB, and EDS.
  • Comfortable with UNIX-based CAD navigation and basic circuit analysis.
  • Familiarity with electrical FA/Fault Isolation tools and techniques.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication and packaging processes.
  • Ability to interpret data and make sound hypotheses on defect mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with sample preparation techniques including decapsulation, milling, and polishing.
  • Knowledge of other FA techniques like X-ray, C-SAM, and Optical Microscopy.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed failure analysis using TEM, SEM, FIB, and EDS.
  • Utilize UNIX-based CAD navigation tools to review device layouts and conduct basic circuit analysis.
  • Interface with requestors to review and ensure all appropriate information is provided for analysis requests.
  • Apply electrical FA/Fault Isolation tools and techniques to identify and analyze defects.
  • Interpret data to formulate sound hypotheses on defect mechanisms.
  • Conduct sample preparation techniques including decapsulation, milling, and polishing.
  • Utilize other FA techniques such as X-ray, C-SAM, and Optical Microscopy.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.