Failure Analysis Engineer

Position: PHYSICAL FAILURE ANALYSIS ENGINEER - Bilingual in Korean

Location: COVINGTON, GA

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing physical failure analysis of glass substrates.  This includes using a variety of techniques, such as microscopy, spectroscopy, and metallurgy to identify the root cause of failures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investigate physical failures and defects including delamination, cracks, and voids using advanced microscopy and analytical techniques

Prepare samples for analysis, including cutting, polishing, and coating, while ensuring preservation of relevant features

Use optical microscopes, electron microscopes, and other imaging tools to examine samples at various scales

Analyze images to identify defects, fractures, corrosion, and other anomalies

Analyze data collected from various analyses to develop comprehensive understanding of failure mechanisms

Generate detailed reports outlining findings, analysis methodologies, and recommendations

Utilize spectroscopic methods to identify material compositions and elemental distributions

Perform mechanical and thermal testing

Prepare reports and documentation of failure analysis results

Work with other engineers and scientists to develop and improve the failure analysis process

Participate in quality control procedures, including instrument calibration and performance check

Troubleshoot technical issues

Provide support to the OQA function with analysis results

REQUIREMENTS:

Experiences on SEM / FIB equipments (Analysis tools)

Proficiency in operating microscopy equipment (optical, SEM, FIB, TEM) and analytical tools (FTIR, EDX)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root cause of failures

Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document findings and observations

Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to juggle multiple high priority tasks

QUALITIFICATIONS:

Strong knowledge of electronic devices and their failure mechanisms

Experience with a variety of failure analysis techniques

Proficiency in microscopy techniques, material analysis, and spectropy

Strong understanding of material properties, fracture mechanics, and root cause analysis

Proficiency in operating microscopy equipment (optical, SEM, TEM) and analytical tools (FTIR, EDX)

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in material science, electrical engineering, or related field

EXPERIENCE:

0+ years of experience in physical failure analysis in electronic or semiconductor applications

Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

SALARY:

$70,000 - $115,000