Failure Analysis Technician

Fab Sort Manufacturing (FSM) is responsible for the production of all Intel silicon using some of the world's most advanced manufacturing processes in fabs in Arizona, Ireland, Israel, Oregon and a new greenfield site in Ohio.

Intel recently created HVM Global Yield organization in FSM to strengthen its yield operation and enable fast-paced yield ramp-up in early HVM phases for each technology in collaboration with Technology Development (TD) team and FSM fabs.

This job requisition is seeking a Failure Analysis Technician in our FSM Arizona Analytical Laboratories which operates 24/7. Selected candidates will work in sample preparation supporting various workflows.

Failure Analysis Technician responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Work hands on in laboratory operating various types of equipment such as dual beam FIBs, plasma FIBs, polishing and grinding equipment, optical microscopes and more.


• Learn to prepare complex precise laboratory samples, such as TEM lamella, layer by layer deprocessing, and nanoprobe sample preparation, etc.


• Meet sample throughput and quality objectives.


• Identify opportunities to improve sample preparation processes.


• Monitor equipment to ensure maximum process uptime.


• Learn and apply new procedures.

Candidate should have the following behavioral skills:

• Problem-solving with self-initiative and self-learning capabilities.


• Ability to work with multi-functional, multi-cultural teams.


• Must demonstrate solid communication skills.

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.



Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in science or technology related field


• 2 years' experience operating a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) or a Focused Ion Beam (FIB) in a laboratory environment.


• This role Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching during shift. Some roles require sitting and operating a tool for extended periods.


• Willing to work 12-hour shifts, typically scheduled as front-end or back-end, during day or night shifts.

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to operate complex laboratory machinery.


• 6 years' experience working in semiconductor failure analysis, PFA, SEM, FIB, PFIB or TEM laboratory.


• Experience operating semiconductor sample preparation equipment.


• Experience using CAD navigation or Synopsys Avalon software.