Sr Assoc Eng Failure Analysis

About GlobalFoundries

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 .

Responsibilities:

• A committed and self‑disciplined individual who can work night shift independently.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot sample preparation challenges under time pressure.
• Perform Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analysis and TEM sample preparation using Focused ion-beam (FIB) microscopy to support semiconductor failure analysis and characterization activities, able work in the night‑shift operations if required.
• Conduct pre‑FIB sample preparation, including but not limited to:
  • Wafer cleaving
  • Optical microscope inspection and defect navigation
  • Sample coating
  • Sample delayering using RIE/polishing
• Operate Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems to perform precision milling, thinning, and lamella preparation for TEM analysis.
• Conduct TEM profiling and measurement by bright field and scanning mode imaging. EDX analysis on material element.
• Hands‑on experience and knowledge in TEM and FIB is preferred.
• Ensure samples meet quality, cleanliness, and thickness requirements to enable high‑quality TEM imaging.
• Support urgent and critical requests from fabrication and failure analysis teams, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency and ownership.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, peers, and shift counterparts to ensure smooth handover and continuity across shifts.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, SOPs, and quality standards at all times.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities related to TEM sample preparation and night‑shift efficiency.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Engineering (Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics and Microelectronics Engineering)
• This role requires to work in the 12hr night-shift pattern.
• Fast learning and good hands-on capability
• Hands-on experience on FIB for TEM sample preparation is preferred.
• Basic knowledge in semiconductor field
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, team workers, independent and self-disciplined.