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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with process/integration engineers to develop new III-V technologies with focus on failure analysis and defect characterization through various metrology, automatic optical inspection (AOI) tools, and material characterization tools.
• Implement FIB/SEM techniques to locate failure sites on GaN/GaAs wafers
• Characterize device (composition, layer thickness, edge profile and layer coverage) for process control, development, and improvement.
• Identify failure mechanisms responsible for device performance degradation.
• Determine techniques been suited to obtain desired results for each defected part.
• Consult with process development engineer and integration engineer to develop test plans and techniques to optimize capabilities and disseminate results as efficiently as possible.
• Design optimal procedure for modification of GaAs/GaN devices using FIB edit to provide best performance of parts used for electrical confirmation of design changes.
• Develop new procedures to optimize results for new and unique samples/processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Off shift working schedule for FIB/SEM analysis (3am-11am, or 3pm-11pm)
• MS or PhD in Material science, or Physics with 5+ years of experience in semiconductor industry
• Proficient in using SEM/FIB tool and other AOI tools.
• Organized approach to problem solving
• Failure analysis and yield enhancement skills are required
• Experience with Compound Semiconductor ICs, semiconductor physics and/or processing, understanding of GaN, GaAs, pHEMT, transistors are preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are required

Qorvo will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO   

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, and/or any other status protected by law.