Failure Analysis Technician
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TSMC Arizona is looking for a Failure Analysis Technician to join our 5-nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. As a Failure Analysis Technician, you will demonstrate a strong sense of chip failure analysis and possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.
TSMC Arizona’s Product Failure Analysis is responsible for chip failure analysis to reinforce our process robustness and ensure high yield and quality of the wafers.
Your main responsibilities include:
• Operating FIB to prepare PFA samples, SEM, C-AFM and nano-probe tool for analysis and reporting
• TEM sample preparation will also include sample pre-treatment such as site marking, de-layering, and other necessary steps.
• Chemicals handling in a safe manner with PPE is required.
• Collecting and organizing data, and reporting to engineers
• Assisting engineers with analytical method development.
• Maintaining laboratory housekeeping (6S) environment and protocols.
• Supporting Fab manufacturing operations and being part of our teams’ on-call schedule.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:
• Associate degree (A.A.S.) or Bachelors degree at a Science/Engineering/Technology school or the equivalent education is preferred but not required.
• Experience in TEM sample preparation for semiconductor devices in advanced process nodes (<28nm) is preferred but not required.
• TEM analysis experience/skill in HR-STEM imaging and EDS analysis is preferred but not required.
• Able to work independently and prioritize your tasks on-hand to meet deadlines.
• Must be a team player and have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Be able to handle pressure in a fast-paced working environment.
• Be able to work night and weekend shifts when assigned, and work overtime if needed.
• May be required to work in a clean room environment (Near-line FIB/TEM).
• Basic PC skills (MS Windows OS and MS Office) are required.
Work Location: Phoenix, AZ
Training Location: Phoenix, AZ
Travel: 0%
Established in 1987, TSMC is the world's first dedicated semiconductor foundry. As the founder and a leader of the Dedicated IC Foundry segment, TSMC has built its reputation by offering advanced and "More-than-Moore" wafer production processes and unparalleled manufacturing efficiency. From its inception, TSMC has consistently offered the foundry segment's leading technologies and TSMC COMPATIBLE® design services.
TSMC has consistently experienced strong growth by building solid partnerships with its customers, large and small. IC suppliers from around the world trust TSMC with their manufacturing needs, thanks to its unique integration of cutting-edge process technologies, pioneering design services, manufacturing productivity and product quality.
The company's total managed capacity reached above 9 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2015. TSMC operates three advanced 12-inch wafer fabs, four eight-inch wafer fabs, one six-inch wafer fab (fab 2) and two backend fabs (advanced backend fab 1 and 2). TSMC also manages two eight-inch fabs at wholly owned subsidiaries: WaferTech in the United States and TSMC China Company Limited. TSMC also obtains eight-inch wafer capacity from other companies in which the Company has an equity interest.
TSMC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) under ticker number 2330, and its American Depositary Shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "TSM".
