Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and perform complex in-line and off-line wafer failure analysis and defect inspection to identify defect mechanisms, root causes, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Monitor wafer yield performance, analyse defect trends, and drive continuous yield improvement activities.
• Support Quality Abnormal Report (QAR) investigations, lot disposition, and release of on-hold lots in accordance with established procedures and MRB decisions.
• Drive cross-functional problem-solving activities with Production, Process, Equipment, Quality, and other relevant teams to resolve manufacturing and quality issues effectively.
• Develop and optimize failure analysis / inspection methods, inspection criteria, recipes, and procedures to improve defect detection capability, analysis accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Prepare and review failure analysis reports, investigation summaries, trend reports, and technical presentations for management and cross-functional teams.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for In-Line failure analysis processes, providing guidance and troubleshooting support to engineers and technicians on complex inspection and defect-related issues.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement, productivity, cost reduction, and quality improvement projects related to In-Line failure analysis operations.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, ESD, 5S, and workplace safety requirements.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the superior or management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience; or
• Technical Diploma/Certificate in Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Possess a positive attitude, good interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong willingness to learn.