Principal Engineer,Quality (MOSFET)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for analyzing semiconductor component failures to root cause so that appropriate corrective actions can be implemented.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform failure analysis on semiconductor components using a variety of techniques including electrical, physical and chemical analysis.
• Utilize tools such as Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB), X-ray and thermal imaging to analyze and characterize failures.
• Identify root causes of failures through systematic investigation and data analysis.
• Document findings and prepare detailed reports summarizing analysis results, methodologies used and recommendations for design or process improvements.
• Collaborate with design, process and supplier engineering teams to implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of failures.
• Provide technical support for customer queries related to product failures and reliability issues.
• Support negotiation with suppliers as needed to recover costs of poor quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance failure analysis processes and methodologies.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in failure analysis techniques and semiconductor technology.
• Has the authority and the responsibility to stop any process or product delivery in case of a non-conformance of customer expectations, safety, or environmental risks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Standard office environment, noisy & busy manufacturing areas / labs, and clean-room environment
• AE is a highly dynamic, technically challenging, and fast-paced manufacturing work place

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics, internal structures, fabrication processes and reliability testing.
• Good understanding of power device internal structure and fabrication processes.
• Ability to perform DC/AC characterization and standardize analysis techniques for power MosFet, IGBT trench FS technologies,
• Experience of working closely with foundry engineers to validate silicon electrical performance of external foundries
• Knowledge of simulation techniques for validating structural changes
• Proficiency in using failure analysis tools and techniques including:
  • SEM,
  • FIB
  • X-ray
  • Other analytical equipment
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills using 8D methodology:
  • Is-Is Not
  • Fishbone diagram
  • Brainstorming
  • Affinity Diagrams
  • 3x 5 Why
• Strong written verbal and communication skills with the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Preferred:
  • Experience in relevant FAB manufacturing processes and technologies
  • Expertise knowledge on quality tools, and process/production control methods such as:
    • FMEA
    • MSA
    • SPC
    • DOE/Taguchi
    • DMAIC

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

EXPERIENCE:

• Experienced Level Position; desirable >15 years’ experience in semiconductors industry
• Experienced with working in a faced paced, high mix low volume manufacturing environment
• Experienced with manufacturing quality and product quality management
• Experience with Sampling Plans, Statistical techniques and other quality tools
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems and copy exactly requirements and Auditing knowledge

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field from an accredited institution
• Advanced Degree in Engineering / Science - desired
• 6Sigma GB - desired

WHY JOIN US!!

BENEFITS :

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.

Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and etc.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 consecutive days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.