Junior Failure Analysis Engineer
GlobalFoundriesJob Title
Junior Failure Analysis Engineer
Role Summary
Join the Failure Analysis team to learn and apply electrical and physical failure-analysis methods that support product quality, reliability and manufacturing yield for advanced semiconductor technologies. The role combines structured on-the-job training with hands-on work using techniques such as fault isolation, nanoprobing, FIB and SEM.
Experience Level
Entry-level — suitable for recent graduates or candidates with first professional experience; industry experience is not required.
Responsibilities
The role focuses on performing and documenting failure analyses, building technical expertise, and collaborating across engineering and production teams.
- Learn and apply electrical and physical failure-analysis methods through structured on-the-job training.
- Support root-cause analyses using advanced failure-analysis techniques (fault isolation, nanoprobing, FIB/SEM).
- Perform electrical device characterization and defect localization on modern semiconductor technologies.
- Analyze, interpret and document measurement results clearly and concisely.
- Communicate findings to engineers, customers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with production, yield engineering, integration, technology development and quality teams.
- Support operation, qualification and continuous improvement of nanoprobing tools and methods.
- Contribute to local and global projects to improve failure-analysis processes and success rates.
Requirements
Must-have professional attributes and practical skills for the role.
- Recent graduate or early-career engineer; first professional experience acceptable.
- Strong interest in semiconductor technology, device physics and analytical problem solving.
- Basic knowledge of semiconductor devices and measurement techniques from coursework, internships, theses or lab work.
- Willingness to learn advanced failure-analysis methods and to develop technical expertise continuously.
- Structured, self-directed working style with strong communication and teamwork skills in an international environment.
- Very good German and English language skills.
- Python skills are a plus.
Education Requirements
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Microsystems Engineering, Nanotechnology or a comparable technical degree (Masterabschluss). The posting targets recent graduates; industry experience is not required.
Information about benefits: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/
About the Company
Company: GlobalFoundries
Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA
GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.
