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.

Responsibilities

• 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 1–3+ years).
• Master’s 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?

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• 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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