Failure Analysis Technician

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Operate a manual Cleaving tool, Focused Ion Beam (FIB) and Dual-Beam FIB to inspect, analyze, characterize, and troubleshoot failing devices from customers, devices from production or newly designed devices.


* Use a FIB and an Omniprobe to prepare samples for inspection in a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM).


* Support FA Engineering with preparing a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) for daily operation.


* Operate a Fourier Transform Infrared microscope (FTIR) to determine the molecular makeup of a substance (liquid or solid).


* Perform advanced failure analysis of optoelectronic devices using a parameter analyzer and optical micro-scopes.


* Write failure analysis reports inclusive of all findings and in a timely manner.


* Write work instructions and processes for Failure Analysis at the direction of the FA Supervisor.


* Establish productive working relationships with FA Engineers and our internal customers.


* Help train other Failure Analysis teammates to follow processes and analyze, recognize, and properly report device failure modes.

Education & Experience

Requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience or a 2 year vocational or technical degree with 2 years of experience.

Skills


* Failure Analysis experience required


* FIB and SEM experience preferred


* Omniprobe experience preferred


* Basic understanding of chemistry and physics required


* Dexterity - for example, can handle tiny objects with tweezers


* Good eyesight - sufficient to produce sharp microscopic images


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and able to write failure analysis reports using PowerPoint


* Individual must be self-motivated and be able to organize and manage his/her daily work with minimal direction.


* Ability to clearly communicate technical information verbally and in writing


* Familiar with photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop


* Strong interpersonal skills to be able to effectively collaborate with others including within department and cross-functional teams in order to achieve business unit and organizational objectives

Working Conditions


* Work in a class 10,000 clean room for extended periods.


* Wear cleanroom attire (smock, frocks, mask, etc.)


* Work with and/or around chemicals (such as IPA and Acetone).

Physical Requirements


* Work 8 hour shifts on Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.


* Dexterity sufficient to grasp and move tiny objects on the order of 85um in diameter with tweezers.


* To have close visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; focusing microscopic images on a microscope or at a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of precision positioning probes; using measurement devices; and/or assemb...