Failure Analysis Nanoprobe Engineer

About the role

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a leading innovator in advanced semiconductor technology. This role involves conducting electrical characterization of semiconductor IC devices using advanced nanoprobe systems like SEM and AFM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical characterization of semiconductor IC devices using nanoprobe systems.
• Evaluate electrical characteristics to determine root cause of failures.
• Collaborate with Failure Analysis and Product Engineering teams.
• Work autonomously or within a team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Recommend analysis approach based on customer's failure mode data, optical fault isolation results and abilities.
• Generate and compile reports to internal and external customers.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, data, and findings.
• Maintain tools and equipment with first line maintenance.
• Cookordination and work with vendors for larger issues.
• Ensure compliance with company and industry safety standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. to PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Material Science, Physics or closely related discipline.
• Good understanding of semiconductor FinFET fabrication process and semiconductor device physics (e.g Transistor, PN Junctions).
• Basic knowledge and understanding of wafer/die level semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) tests and FA methodologies.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong project management, written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork oriented player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in fast paced and multi-tasking environment.
• Able to refine complex FA data into Fab language summary in generating FA report is a plus.
• Hands-on experience on FA tools and techniques (SEM, FIB, PVC, OBIRCH & PEM) or ATE systems such as Teradyne UFLEX, Advantest V93K or T2000 is a plus.
• Able to interpret FA and electrical ATE test data from die level down to transistor level is a plus.
• Able to interpret and understand Wafer Level Reliability stress data such as TDDB, HCI, HTOL etc is a plus.
• Experience with layout software (Camelot and/or Avalon) is a plus.
• Experience in handling customer returns FA is a plus.
• Experience in developing new FA techniques and automation scripts using Python is a plus.

Pay

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE