About the role
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