NTI Physical Failure Analysis Technician

Job Title

NTI Physical Failure Analysis Technician

Role Summary

Micron NAND Technology Integration (NTI) Singapore seeks a technician to perform physical failure analysis (PFA) to identify failure mechanisms and support root-cause analysis and yield improvement for next-generation memory products. The role works within the Yield Enhancement PFA team and supports transfer of PFA processes into production.

Work involves hands-on operation of failure analysis tools, delivering analysis results to engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement of PFA methods.

Experience Level

Entry-level technician. No specific years of experience stated; suitable for early-career candidates or those with equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform delayering and sample preparation using wet and dry etch techniques, polish wheel, and acid hood procedures.
• Operate SEM and dual-beam FIB; prepare STEM/TEM lamellae for cross-section analysis.
• Generate slice-and-view and top-down images and provide timely feedback for inline process improvement.
• Collaborate with EFA and yield engineers to isolate visual defects and identify failure mechanisms.
• Develop and refine PFA techniques and workflows to reduce visualization time for root-cause failures.
• Test and evaluate new processes and support transfer of PFA processes into production.
• Own and maintain PFA tools to maximize uptime and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional attributes:

• Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with delayering and sample preparation for semiconductor failure analysis.
• Experience operating SEM and FIB; competence in STEM/TEM cross-section preparation and imaging.
• Ability to interpret, summarize and present analysis data clearly in written and verbal form.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; self-motivated and able to work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to innovate methods to improve throughput and diagnostics.
• Good communication and presentation skills; ability to escalate new failure mechanisms to stakeholders.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with semiconductor device physics, fabrication, and yield analysis techniques (bench testers, emission, laser methods).
• Experience supporting process transfers into production.

Education Requirements

ITE or Diploma in an electronics-related field, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.