Physical Failure Analysis Engineer

CZ61 NXP Semiconductors Czech Republic s.r.o.

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Kuala Lumpur Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted January 21, 2026 Last posted January 21, 2026
Job description

Physical failure analysis (PFA) involves the localisation, imaging, and characterisation of manufacturing defects in our products. Analysts will be expected to:

  • Utilise a wide variety of fault localisation and imaging tools/techniques, including but not limited to Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Focused Ion Beam (FIB), SEM-based Nanoprober
  • Understand electrical failure analysis (EFA) data and determine the best PFA plan forward based on that data
  • Document findings in professional reports to be shared with various stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental teams such as Customer Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and other FA labs
  • Have an understanding of manufacturing processes and the root cause of defects

Job Qualification

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree ​in Electrical/Electronics/Materials Engineering
  • Fresh Graduates or with not more than 2 years’ work experience
  • Basic technical knowledge of semiconductor physics and MOSFET operations
  • Knowledge of common computer software packages, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
  • Able to work with chemicals, X-Ray, Electron and Ion Beam tools
  • Comfortable with handling small and delicate samples with tweezers

The following are not required but would be a benefit/plus:

  • Experience in a laboratory/wafer fab/similar manufacturing environment
  • Experience with beam tools (SEM/TEM/FIB)
  • Familiar with the FA process flow and analysis techniques
  • Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes (wafer fabrication as well as assembly)
  • Strong problem solving skills, (e.g., 8D or similar practice) attention to detail, good communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to produce quality results in a timely fashion are also essential attributes.


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About this role

Summary

Perform failure analysis using imaging tools, interpret data, document findings, collaborate across teams

Job title

Physical Failure Analysis Engineer

Experience level

not more than 2 years

Industry

semiconductor

Location requirements

Kuala Lumpur, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

semiconductor physicsMOSFETWordExcelPowerPointhandling chemicalselectron beam tools

Preferred skills

wafer fabbeam toolsFA process flowsemiconductor manufacturingproblem solving

Specializations

failure analysisSEMTEMEDXFIB
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

On-site City