Failure Analysis Technician

Introduction

As a FA Technician you will become part of the FA team. In this hands-on position you support FA with operational tasks, several analysis and overall preparation.

You are responsible of the overview of your own projects, collect and analyse the data, share outcomes with your team.  The role offers a diverse set of tasks and opportunities, adding to your growth and development.

SMART Photonics is a leading provider of InP (Indium Phosphide) foundry services, specializing in the fabrication of next generation photonic chips (PIC’s). With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we are at the forefront of technological advancements in the field.

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse samples from InP wafers or dies at various stages of completion to support fab operations
• Interface with failure analysis and process / test engineers, work on individual product analysis cases, and supply initial technical reports of analysis
• Sample preparation for product analysis techniques – SEM, TEM, FIB, AFM, Optical microscopy.
• Operation of scanning electron microscope, focused ion beam, optical microscopes, and other small equipment
• Contribute to improvements in the existing failure analysis process
• Interfacing with internal customers (RD, Reliability and Integration teams)
• Collaboration with external failure analysis labs on failure analysis
• Working with sample preparation chemicals in a lab environment

Skills Required

• MBO or bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a wafer fab or other relevant industry
• Hands-on experience in microscopy and other failure analysis techniques
• An FA mindset, you work structured and like to pay attention to details.  #eye for quality
• Experience of wire bonding and basic electrical tests is a plus
• Knowledge of suitable FA techniques for different use cases
• Available for the 2-shift schedule and already located in or near Eindhoven. (for this role we do not offer relocation and/or Visa support)

SMART Photonics offer and Culture:

Our company is in Eindhoven the Netherlands.  We have a team of +/- 180 colleagues, from a diverse culture and world-wide background. We value our people and are offering support and guidance in personal growth, career development and work-life balance.

The role we offer is an excellent opportunity for a technician who likes a diverse and broad role, , offering both a real challenge as well as the ultimate chance to make impact. Freedom to partly frame your own role and future path. We invest in an open and warm culture, personal development, and professional growth. Our compensations and benefits are in line with this and will be openly discussed in a first conversation.

The 9 core values of SMART Photonics are: Customer obsession, Bias for Action, Teamwork Spirit, Passion to Innovate, Trust in each Other, Work SMART, Eye for quality, Ownership, and continuous improvement.