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Failure Analysis Technician

TSMC
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/5/2025
At TSMC Arizona, brilliance can ignite a world of innovation and launch a promising future. The world’s most brilliant innovators entrust us to transform their ideas into world-changing products that impact millions of lives. As long as you have the same passion to pursue excellence, you will find your fit here.

TSMC Arizona is looking for a Failure Analysis Technician to join our 5-nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. As a Failure Analysis Technician, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.

TSMC Arizona’s Quality & Reliability i s responsible for incoming materials and final product quality, process and product qualification and failure analysis.

Job Description

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Operating Dual-Beam FIB to prepare TEM samples, SEM imaging or operating TEM for imaging, analysis and reporting
  • TEM sample preparation will also include sample pre-treatment such as site marking, de-layering, applying protective coating (spin coating and/or operating CVD tools) and other necessary steps.
  • Chemicals handling in a safe manner with PPE is required.
  • Collecting and organizing data, and reporting to internal/external customers.
  • Assisting engineers with analytical method development.
  • Maintaining laboratory housekeeping (5S) environment and protocols.
  • Supporting Fab manufacturing operations and being part of our teams’ on-call schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:

  • Associate degree (A.A.S.) or Bachelors degree at a Science/Engineering/Technology school or the equivalent education is preferred but not required.
  • Experience in TEM sample preparation for semiconductor devices in advanced process nodes (
  • TEM analysis experience/skill in HR-STEM imaging and EDS analysis is preferred but not required.
  • Able to work independently and prioritize your tasks on-hand to meet deadlines.
  • Must be a team player and have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Be able to handle pressure in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Be able to work night and weekend shifts when assigned, and work overtime if needed.
  • May be required to work in a clean room environment (Near-line FIB/TEM).
  • Basic PC skills (MS Windows OS and MS Office) are required.

  • Work Location: Phoenix, AZ

    Training Location : Phoenix, AZ

    Travel : 0%

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