Engineer I- Failure Analysis

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: We are seeking an entry-level Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer with a strong educational background and hands-on experience in circuit analysis, specifically focused on silicon-level devices. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to investigate, analyze, and resolve electrical failures in semiconductor devices. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers who are passionate about microelectronics, device physics, and advanced failure analysis techniques. Requirements/Qualifications: Key Responsibilities Perform silicon-level electrical failure analysis on integrated circuits (ICs) and semiconductor devices. Utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as curve tracers, semiconductor parameter analyzers, emission microscopes, and electron microscopes (SEM) to localize and characterize failures. Conduct fault isolation using techniques such asphotonemissionmicroscopy(PEM), laser scanning microscopy (LSM), andIR thermography. Assist in sample preparation for physical analysis, includingdiedeprocessing, cross-sectioning, and focused ion beam (FIB) milling. Interpret electrical test data and correlate with physical analysis to determine root cause of failures. Document findings in detailed technical reports and present results to cross-functional teams. Collaborate withcustomer quality,design, process, and reliability engineering teams to drive corrective actions and improve product robustness. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field. 0-3 years of professional experience. Solid understanding of semiconductor device physicsas well asanalog and digital circuit fundamentals. Experience (through coursework, internships, or projects) with electrical characterization and troubleshooting of ICs or semiconductor devices. Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, curve tracers,andparameter analyzers. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience withphotonemissionmicroscopy(PEM), laser scanning microscopy (LSM), or similar fault isolation tools. Exposure to sample preparation techniques such asfocused ion beam (FIB), mechanical polishing, or chemical etching. Knowledge of device layout analysis and interpretation ofsemiconductor device designs. Experience with failure analysis software tools (e.g., CADdevice layouts, data acquisition systems). Understanding of reliability testing and common silicon failure modes (e.g., ESD, latch-up, electromigration). Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% inside Pay Range: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304-$143,000.Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster. To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. 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Created: 2026-03-04