Failure Analysis Technician - Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Product Engineering & Quality
Originally posted 2 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role involves performing detailed failure investigations and root cause analyses on discretes, analog, and power module products.
What you'll do
- Perform electrical and physical failure analysis on semiconductor devices and power modules.
- Utilize tools such as SEM/EDX, X-ray, curve tracer, optical microscopy, cross-sectioning, and chemical decapsulation.
- Document findings in detailed reports and present results to internal teams and customers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Reliability, Product Development, and Manufacturing.
- Support customer returns and field failure investigations (EFAR).
- Drive continuous improvement in failure analysis methodologies and lab capabilities.
What you'll need
- High school diploma or GED.
- Hands-on experience with failure analysis tools and techniques.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and reporting skills in English.
- Ability to work in shifts to support the lab's operational needs.
Nice to have
- Technical degree.
- 1-2 years of working experience in Failure Analysis process.
- Fresh graduates with strong lab experience.
Market context
This role has been open 24 days — well below the 47-day median for Failure Analysis Engineering roles.
Failure Analysis Engineering · Failure Analysis
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Open roles in category
214
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Median days open
47 d
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Median salary
$97k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | onsemi | All employers we track in this specialty (214 roles · 40 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 9 | 214 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 254 | 10125 · 107 employers |
| Median days open | 46 d | 47 d (−1 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $97k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 45 open roles · median 53 d
- GlobalFoundries · 16 open roles · median 35 d
- Infineon Technologies · 15 open roles · median 29 d
- Lam Research · 15 open roles · median 34 d
- Western Digital · 12 open roles · median 41 d
- AMD · 9 open roles · median 95 d
How we counted: 214 open Failure Analysis Engineering (Failure Analysis) roles from 40 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 27 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.