Responsibilities

As a Reliability Engineer at IM Flash Technologies, LLC (IMFT), you are expected to be an expert in NAND and CMOS device reliability and its interaction with new processes in order to enable faster transfer from Research and Development (R&D), qualification, and ramp of new product technologies.  Your primary job responsibility is performing and analyzing wafer level process reliability tests and experiments.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

     Perform process reliability testing; this includes hot carrier effects, electromigration, TDDB, endurance, data retention, etc. Own and prioritize the Wafer Level Reliability (WLR) requests from product and integration engineering teams. Perform electrical characterization of WLR failures to confirm failures, develop failure models, and prioritize systematic issues that require process or test improvements. Interpret physical failure analysis results and develop reliability failure models. Support requests for detailed WLR analysis to support process conversions, process deviations, and test methodology improvements. Identify test coverage issues or defect detection gaps and drive improvements by working with the probe and product engineering PE teams. Ensure Fab-to-Fab matching of critical reliability parameters and represent IMFT in cross-site and cross-functional WLR meetings. Provide training on NAND reliability and WLR testing to other Fab engineering groups. Perform data analysis to understand root cause of reliability issues and provide feedback to Fab engineering teams. Troubleshoot reliability test systems, monitor calibration schedules, perform basic tool maintenance, and provide upgrade and equipment support including vendor interaction when needed to ensure healthy and proper equipment operation. Drive for the future development of WLR in order to improve early detection of reliability issues. Complete all required safety training and conduct all work in a safe manner. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present highly technical subjects to any audience Demonstrated leadership and team building skills

Successful Candidate Must Have

Degree Required: MS or equivalent foreign education in one of the following disciplines: Electrical, Electronics, Computer or Chemical Engineering; or Physics

In-depth understanding of device physics and NAND operation and common industry mechanisms (EM, TDDB, NBTI, CHC, etc.) Intermediate understanding of NAND Flash cell monitors (Read Window Budget, Program/Erase Cycling Endurance, Data Retention, Program/Read disturb, etc.) Intermediate knowledge of semiconductor processing fundamentals. Skill in data mining, and statistical analysis techniques. Intermediate knowledge of statistical software applications such as JMP, Excel, etc. Must be willing to work weekends or evenings, if necessary

Resume and/or cover letter must reflect each requirement above or it will be rejected.  Upon hire, all applicants will be subject to drug testing/screening and background checks.

Work Location:    4000 N. Flash Drive, Lehi, UT  84043 Hours of work:    Usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday – also must be willing to work weekends or evenings, if necessary;

   

Desired Skills and Experience

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