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Failure Analysis Engineer

Job in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas, 77478, USA
Listing for: Applied Optoelectronics Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Failure Analysis Engineer

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.

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 (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?

    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)

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