Senior Engineer, Real-Time Defect Analysis (RDA), Equipment Development

Our client is a global technology leader specializing in advanced memory and storage solutions that power next-generation computing and data-driven applications. With strong expertise in semiconductor innovation, the organization develops high-performance memory technologies across DRAM, NAND, and storage platforms for applications spanning data centers, artificial intelligence, mobile devices, client computing, and intelligent edge ecosystems.

Driven by a commitment to technology advancement, operational excellence, and customer-centric innovation, the company plays a significant role in enabling modern digital infrastructure and compute-intensive workloads worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise: Capable to provide manual cuts along with building skills for future automated FIB cuts 
• Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Equipment Management: Set up equipment, monitor stability, improve capability, and interact with vendor representatives for advanced functionality and application work.
• Recipe Management: Write or modify equipment recipes to support the needs of the RDA area.
• Tool Recovery: Perform basic and advanced recoveries of down tools for assigned workstations.
• Software Upgrades: Drive software upgrades and improvements, working with internal and external vendors for implementation.
• Tool Monitoring: Monitor tool qualification SPC charts for deviations, initiate tool repairs, and adjust limits as necessary.
• Data Science skills: Apply scripting, coding, or programming for monitoring performance and capabilities of the inspection data
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze tool/process data to suggest ways to improve performance and efficiency.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with vendors for escalation results on application issues and with Equipment Owners to identify long-term solutions to tool issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective vendor and team interactions.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Requirements:

Application Expertise:

• Deep technical expertise in Focused Ion Beam (FIB) operations, including advanced cross sectioning, milling optimization, and defect characterization
• Strong proficiency in SEM imaging and interpretation for systematic/random defect identification

Training and Mentoring:

• Proven experience in training and mentoring engineers and technicians

Vendor Relations:

• Experience working with vendors for FIB/SEM equipment setup, troubleshooting, and upgrades >3years

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field accepted

Experience:

• More than 5 years semiconductor manufacturing experience in RDA/inspection recipe setup for defect analysis