Physical Failure Analysis Engineer

NXP Semiconductors
Full-time Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Other-General
Posted:
March 03, 2026
Location:
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Description

Physical failure analysis (PFA) involves the localisation, imaging, and characterisation of manufacturing defects in our products. Analysts will be expected to:

  • Utilise a wide variety of fault localisation and imaging tools/techniques, including but not limited to Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Focused Ion Beam (FIB), SEM-based Nanoprober
  • Understand electrical failure analysis (EFA) data and determine the best PFA plan forward based on that data
  • Document findings in professional reports to be shared with various stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental teams such as Customer Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and other FA labs
  • Have an understanding of manufacturing processes and the root cause of defects

Job Qualification

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree ​in Electrical/Electronics/Materials Engineerin...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Posted: March 03, 2026
Deadline: April 12, 2026