Engineer I - Failure Analysis

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Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: Role Summary Seeking individual to work in our Failure Analysis team in Chandler, Arizona. This role is focused on physical characterization, microscopy, and device structure analysis of semiconductor devices and packages. This position emphasizes hands-on laboratory analysis to understand how semiconductor devices are physically constructed and differentiated-including materials, layouts, device structures, and packaging technologies. Job Description Perform physical and structural analysis of semiconductor devices and packages within the FA lab Sample Prep using standard FA and metallurgical techniques, including: Mechanical grinding and polishing Cross-sectioning and delayering Etching, staining, and contrast enhancement Use laboratory characterization tools to analyze device structures, including: Optical microscopy Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) / elemental analysis Support die-level and package-level teardowns, documentation, and image capture Conduct layer-by-layer analysis and assist with layout reconstruction based on physical observations Document and catalog device features such as: Metallization stacks and interconnect schemes Transistor and device structures Materials systems and interfaces Packaging and assembly approaches Collaborate with senior FA engineers to correlate physical observations with: Electrical behavior Device physics concepts Layout and design intent Prepare clear technical summaries highlighting: Tools and techniques used Observed device structures and technology characteristics Requirements/Qualifications: Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Graduate level degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field 0-3 years of professional experience Ability to work both independently and with guidance to collect and document data Strong communication, organization, and technical documentation skills Any experience in will be considered Willingness and ability to learn FA techniques, tools, and workflows Other Skills & Attributes Careful observer with the ability to document and compare fine physical details Comfortable working with small geometries, fine features, and detailed imagery Intellectual curiosity about how physical implementation connects to electrical function and design intent Organized, methodical approach to lab work and data documentation Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% inside. Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster . To all recruitment agencies : Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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