Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA), Staff Engineer

EFA role for a global leader in advanced semiconductor solutions based in Kulim

Your new company

You will be joining a global leader known for delivering advanced semiconductor solutions that power automotive systems, industrial applications, clean energy, and next‑generation electronics. Due to their continued growth efforts, they are looking for an Electrical Failure Analysis engineer to join their team in Kulim.

Your new role

As a Staff Engineer in Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA), you will be responsible for driving comprehensive failure analysis on integrated circuits across both wafer and package levels. In this role, you will:
  • Conduct electrical verification, fault isolation, and physical root cause analysis for complex semiconductor devices.
  • Prepare detailed FA reports that guide corrective actions across engineering, design, test, and manufacturing teams.
  • Lead and present FA findings in cross‑functional meetings, yield improvement task forces, and urgent engineering forums.
  • Own and maintain key FA equipment, ensuring tool readiness, capability, and productivity.
  • Work closely with designers, test engineers, product engineers, process integration teams, and unit process specialists to understand FA requirements and drive resolution.


What you'll need to succeed

To succeed, you'll need to have:

  • Strong experience in electrical failure verification and localisation, including scan logic, high‑level tester diagnostics, and SDL analysis.
  • Hands on expertise in sample preparation techniques such as mechanical polishing, precision cleaving, chemical processes, backside prep, and package deconstruction.
  • Ability to navigate CAD layouts, map schematics, and perform logic‑level diagnosis using micro‑probing techniques such as A‑pad, FIB pad, or AFP probing.

What you'll get in return

In return, you can expect:
  • The opportunity to work with cutting‑edge semiconductor technologies and advanced FA tools.
  • A high‑impact engineering role where your analysis drives product quality, yield improvement, and customer satisfaction.
  • A collaborative environment with strong technical communities, cross‑functional exposure, and continuous learning.
  • Career development pathways in technical leadership, engineering excellence, advanced diagnostics, and cross‑domain expertise.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with a global engineering organisation.


What you need to do now

If the role above gets you excited, then let's get a conversation going! You can submit your resume by clicking Apply Now. If you are open for other opportunities and would like to have a discussion about your next career move, feel free to drop me an email at TyenHow.Woon@hays.com.my.

I look forward to speaking with you!

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Manufacturing and Operations
Ref:
1286166

Talk to a consultant

Talk to TyenHow Woon, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sunway
Corporate Suite 19-01 at Sunway Resort Hotel,, Persiaran Lagoon,

Telephone: +60358705012

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