Failure Analysis Engineer

Summary A failure analysis engineer for the process integration team will be responsible for failure analysis of semiconductor optical laser devices HeShe 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 Heshe 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 EDXEDS 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 TEMFIB 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 PhD 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 401k 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