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.

• 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.

• 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 programming 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.

• Subject to noise, vibration, dust, odors, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The associate works in a manufacturing environment and is required to wear personal protective equipment.

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

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 sponsor ships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third‑party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.