FIB and Failure Analysis Engineer

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

SUMMARY:
FIB-SEM/Failure Analysis Engineer Seeking a recent college graduate to perform Focused Ion Beam (FIB) and Failure Analysis to determine failure root-causes on yield fall-out, aging & environmental stress failures, and customer returns.

 Shift: 5 (8 hour) days 3 pm to 12 midnight. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary responsibility for this position is to conduct hands-on FIB activities of a semiconductor manufacturer.
  • Plan, schedule, and conduct the analysis from start to finish.
  • Document and maintain analysis information and results and complete analysis reports.
  • Work with circuit design, product, process, failure analysis, reliability & test engineers to understand their requirements so as to provide the results they need.
  • Drive quality improvement and provide corrective action recommendations.
  • Plan, schedule, coordinate, and conduct detailed phases of FIB analysis. Interface with outside services and analytical laboratories.

• In addition to the FIB duties, as time permits, the successful hire will spend some time learning basic physical Failure Analysis processes.  These may include the following:
  • Perform DC electrical testing, circuit analysis/trouble shooting, fault isolation, micro-probing, de-processing, material analysis and failure duplication.
  • Plan, schedule & conduct the analysis from start to finish.
  • Document and maintain analysis information and results and complete analysis reports.
  • Understand product functions, product circuits, device structure and fab processes.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering discipline required
• Experience or familiarity with the following is desirable:
  • Using a Dual Beam FIB-SEM for cross-sectioning, imaging and EDX analysis in a semiconductor company
  • Experience with curve tracing and/or parametric test programming languages
  • Knowledge of semiconductor processing and analysis equipment
  • Experience in handling semiconductor wafers and working with integrated circuits
• Will require some de-processing and decapsulation of semiconductor products using chemicals and gases
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must have analytical skills and good written and verbal communications skills
• Versatility and ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently is expected
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter with flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
• Must have a strong desire for hands-on work in a lab environment
• Act as a facilitator of continuous improvement, working on proactive and preventative changes

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