Failure Analysis Engineer​/Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, Texas Institute Electronics

Job Details

Job Posting

Title:

Failure Analysis Engineer/Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

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Hiring Department: Texas Institute for Electronics

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Position Open To: All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration: Expected to Continue

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Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the skills, education, and experience of the candidate.

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogeneous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we are at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff
• For more details, please see:
  Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated failure analysis engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for surface characterization analytical tools for detailed characterization of complex 3D semiconductor packages. This role involves working closely with a varied range of customers and an active collaboration across cross-functional teams, including materials, process engineering and design.

Responsibilities

• Establish and responsible for surface science characterization tools for advanced package failure analysis & characterization.
• Direct engagement with the setup of the characterization facility at the Montopolis campus, including planning, procurement, and setup of equipment and infrastructure.
• Identify root cause of failures enabling process/recipe optimization and yield improvements in early production.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in surface characterization analytical metrologies.
• Collaborate with external vendors and academic partners on the development of advanced characterization techniques to continuously improve lab capabilities and methodologies.
• Lead efforts to document design processes, methodologies, and results through Metrology Capability Reports and establish Best Known Methodologies.
• Perform other…