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 0 days — well below the 46-day median for Failure Analysis Engineering roles.
Failure Analysis Engineering · Failure Analysis
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Open roles in category
186
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Median days open
46 d
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Median salary
$115k
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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 (186 roles · 41 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 8 | 186 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 277 | 9596 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 65 d | 46 d (+19 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $115k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 33 open roles · median 70 d
- Lam Research · 14 open roles · median 38 d
- Infineon Technologies · 13 open roles · median 47 d
- GlobalFoundries · 12 open roles · median 11 d
- AMD · 11 open roles · median 65 d
- Intel Corporation · 9 open roles · median 49 d
How we counted: 186 open Failure Analysis Engineering (Failure Analysis) roles from 41 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 3 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.