Micron Folsom · San Francisco
Hardware & Electrical
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Job Summary
The Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer is responsible for performing fault isolation and failure analysis on advanced semiconductor devices to identify root causes and support product quality, reliability, and yield improvement. This role utilizes specialized diagnostic tools, semiconductor design knowledge, and failure analysis methodologies to investigate electrical and physical failures, interpret results, generate technical reports, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong understanding of semiconductor devices and fabrication processes, effective communication abilities, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Main Responsibilities
Perform Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) and Fault Isolation
Operate Hamamatsu iPHEMOS, Thermo Fisher ELITE and other photon, thermal, or laser stimulating emission tools
Characterize or model Probe test and internal qualification fail signatures
Extensive understanding of physical and logical semi-conductor design
Use layout/schematic to aid in fault isolation and fail signature modeling
Understand various Physical Failure Analysis (PFA) and de-processing techniques for failures
Understanding Fabrication Process and Package Assembly
In depth understanding of process fabrication levels, steps, and methodologies
Provide Clear and Comprehensive Fail Signature Information
Generate organized and timely failure analysis reports with clearly communicated causes and effects
Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.
Requirements:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably in Microelectronics or Circuit Design.
Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills
Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels
Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning
Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus
Proven leadership and a track record of impact are highly desirable
Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron is preferred.
Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.
Embody Micron’s core values:
People – Respect, develop, and empower others
Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
Tenacity – Show grit and determination
Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork
Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value
Speed – Act with purpose and set the pace
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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