Intel
Ocotillo Failure Analysis Engineer – TEM/Probing Engineer
$104K–$171K
US, Arizona, Phoenix · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years, with the alternatives stated in the requirements.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; MS or PhD preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- US citizenship required.
About the job
Performs semiconductor failure analysis through electrical probing, device characterization, and lab instrumentation to identify root causes and improve manufacturing yield and reliability.
What you'll do
- Operate TEM, SEM, and optical scopes; perform electrical probing and characterization on silicon devices.
- Analyze electrical data and execute test plans to isolate faults and identify root causes.
- Improve probing workflows, support lab tools and sustaining activities, and collaborate on yield initiatives.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with TEM or FIB or SEM or nanoprobing instrumentation in a lab or applications setting in other techniques, OR 2+ years of lab experience preparing samples for analysis.
- US citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.
Nice to have
- MS or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Knowledge or direct experience with semiconductor failure-analysis tools; active US Government Security Clearance at minimum Secret level is also preferred.
Pay
$103,730.00-170,630.00 USD (base salary)
Tools
TEM, SEM, FIB/PFIB, probe stations, electrical measurement systems
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