Posted 3 months ago
Senior FA Engineer
Kuala LumpurRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
Performs precision sample preparation and failure analysis for semiconductor packages and dies, operating milling, polishing, and RIE systems, and documenting results to support new FA techniques.
About this role
- Utilize a wide variety of sample preparation techniques and imaging tools, including but not limited to chemical processing, die extraction, die physical polishing, RIE, MIP, X-Prep, cross-sectioning, wire bonding, repackaging, ion polishing, SEM/EDX, and backside IR.
- Operate precision milling/polishing systems and Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) systems for high-precision, site-specific sample preparation for package-level electrical FA (EFA) and die-level physical FA (PFA).
- Perform die extraction for various package types and execute layer-by-layer polishing at the die level.
- Conduct sample preparation through grinding/polishing, chemical processing, and repackaging techniques.
- Document analysis results thoroughly, including detailed observations, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions.
- Contribute to the development of new FA techniques, methodologies, and recipes, as well as tool evaluation projects to support emerging technologies.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in a semiconductor manufacturing or R&D environment; Wafer Fab experience is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with a broad range of FA sample preparation tools and techniques.
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of semiconductor device processing and packaging technologies.
Skills
Backside IRChemical ProcessingCross-sectioningDie ExtractionDie-level Physical FA (PFA)Die Physical PolishingGrinding/polishingIon PolishingMIPPackage-level Electrical FA (EFA)Precision Milling/polishing SystemsReactive Ion Etching (RIE) SystemsRepackagingRIESEM/EDXSemiconductor Manufacturing ProcessesWire BondingX-Prep
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