GlobalFoundries

Sr Assoc Eng Failure Analysis

Singapore · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerGlobalFoundries
  • LocationSingapore
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

About GF

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

This role involves detailed examination and characterization of semiconductor device failures, interpreting analytical results, and providing insights to support root cause identification. The Associate Engineer will handle FA requests submitted to the FA group, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of findings to enable corrective actions and process improvements.

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Responsible for conducting physical die polishing cross-sectional, die deprocessing, Focused Ion Beam (FIB), Scanning Electron Microscopy (XSEM), EDX analysis to support failure analysis (FA) investigations. This role involves detailed examination and characterization of semiconductor device failures, interpreting analytical results, and providing insights to support root cause identification. The Associate Engineer will handle FA requests submitted to the FA group, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of findings to enable corrective actions and process improvements

Essential Responsibilities:

The role involves performing hands-on failure analysis (FA) activities including:

  • Die polishing, deprocessing, die sample preparation (coater, SELA wafer cleaving, chemical decoration)
  • Handling of Focused Ion Beam (FIB), Scanning Electron Microscopy (XSEM), EDX analysis tools on semiconductor devices.
  • Writing detailed FA reports and update completed jobs into the FA database.
  • Ensuring all FA jobs are completed within the required turnaround time.
  • Accept and process FA requests from the Fab promptly and accurately.
  • Support analytical, fault isolation, and failure analysis needs across the company.
  • Conduct root cause failure analysis and drive process changes to eliminate recurring issues.
  • Analyze reports and defective products to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
  • Review and approve FA work performed by technicians.
  • Assist engineers in providing FA support for quality monitoring programs.
  • Conduct training and certification for technicians on FA techniques.
  • Responsible for daily preventive maintenance (PM), tool uptime, and housekeeping of FA equipment.
  • Collaborate on cross-functional projects and other assignments as needed.
  • Perform all activities safely and responsibly, supporting Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) programs.
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices and adhere to safety procedures at all times.

Required Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering
  • Experience working in a lab environment
  • Fluency in English Language - written & verbal
  • Can handle chemicals and no physical allergies to common solvents/acids/alkaline.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

No Recruitment Fee Policy: GlobalFoundries is committed to ethical and transparent hiring practices. Candidates will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any request for payment related to a GlobalFoundries employment opportunity is unauthorized and should be reported immediately. All legitimate recruitment communications are conducted exclusively through official GlobalFoundries channels. To report concerns or suspected recruitment fraud, please contact our Ethics & Compliance Office at global.compliance@GlobalFoundries.com or visit our official website.

The Ethics & Compliance mailbox is not a recruitment channel. CVs/resumes submitted to this mailbox will not be reviewed, processed, or considered for employment opportunities. Please apply through the official GlobalFoundries careers site only.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

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