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Nokia

Senior Photonic Yield Engineer

Manhattan, NY

$114K - $157K/yr

Advanced Degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, or related field * 3-5 years of yield or metrology engineering experience in a leading-edge semiconductor fab * Strong proficiency in wafer scale ...

Nokia

Senior Photonic Yield Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$105K - $258K/yr

Advanced Degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, or related field * 3-5 years of yield or metrology engineering experience in a leading-edge semiconductor fab * Strong proficiency in wafer scale ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Semiconductor Yield Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Semiconductor Yield Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, materials science, and statistical analysis, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with yield analysis software, data visualization tools, and semiconductor fabrication equipment is typically required. Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and address complex manufacturing challenges. These skills are vital for improving manufacturing yields, reducing defects, and ensuring the efficient production of high-quality semiconductor devices.

What does a Semiconductor Yield Engineer do?

A Semiconductor Yield Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving the manufacturing process to maximize the number of usable semiconductor chips produced from a wafer. They identify and address process variations, defects, and root causes of yield loss by working closely with process engineers, equipment engineers, and quality teams. Their role is critical for optimizing production efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs, as well as ensuring high product quality in semiconductor fabrication.

What is the difference between Semiconductor Yield Engineer vs Process Engineer?

AspectSemiconductor Yield EngineerProcess Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering; often certifications in semiconductor manufacturingBachelor's in Engineering or related field; similar certifications may apply
Work EnvironmentCleanroom environments, semiconductor fabs, quality labsManufacturing plants, production lines, process development labs
Industry UsagePrimarily in semiconductor manufacturing companiesBroader manufacturing sectors, including semiconductors, electronics, and other industries

The Semiconductor Yield Engineer focuses on analyzing and improving the yield of semiconductor wafers, ensuring high-quality production. The Process Engineer oversees manufacturing processes, optimizing efficiency and quality across various production stages. While both roles require engineering backgrounds and work in manufacturing environments, Yield Engineers specialize in defect reduction and yield improvement in semiconductors, whereas Process Engineers have a broader scope in process optimization across industries.

What are some common challenges Semiconductor Yield Engineers face when working to improve manufacturing yield?

Semiconductor Yield Engineers often encounter challenges such as identifying the root causes of yield loss in highly complex fabrication processes and managing large datasets from multiple process steps. They must collaborate closely with process engineers, equipment technicians, and quality teams to analyze defect patterns, implement corrective actions, and monitor their effectiveness. The fast-paced environment requires strong problem-solving skills and adaptability, as even minor process variations can significantly impact product yield. Overcoming these obstacles is critical to ensuring high-quality output and maintaining competitiveness in the semiconductor industry.
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Senior Photonic Yield Engineer

Senior Photonic Yield Engineer

Nokia

Manhattan, NY

$114K - $157K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Nokia rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 78 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

As part of Nokia's Silicon Photonics Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for managing and reviewing the wafer level testing that supports high volume production of our next generation Silicon Photonic transceivers. You will review in-line metrology and electrical test data from the Fab and connect it to our silicon photonic wafer acceptance test (WAT) and known-good die test (KGD) data to help drive improvements in yield, and review SPC charts to detect trends. You will oversee a fleet of test equipment and work with engineers and operators at our Fab and OSAT partners to ensure that we are generating the highest quality data, and you will work with our Test Engineering teams to drive improvements to our test throughput.

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Some of our benefits in US:
  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.


Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

You have:

  • Advanced Degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, or related field
  • 3-5 years of yield or metrology engineering experience in a leading-edge semiconductor fab
  • Strong proficiency in wafer scale yield analysis: experience creating and reviewing Pareto charts, and analyzing wafer maps to look for spatial patterns
  • Experience working with defect inspection tools and interpreting their data
  • Experience working with change control systems and PLM tools
  • Solid interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills in order to interact with engineering staff, external vendors and contractors effectively.

It will also be good if you have:

  • Experience managing a fleet of metrology equipment
  • Proficiency in Python, and exposure to numerical and statistical packages
  • Reviewing and correlating data from multiple sources to drive yield improvements
  • Overseeing and optimizing utilization of a fleet of wafer-scale optical test equipment
  • Capacity planning for wafer test equipment
  • Organizing and convening the material review board
  • Planning for and coordinating the implementation of software and hardware upgrades
  • Being the technical interface between Nokia R&D and external test Supplier
  • Responsible for change implementation at external test supplier.

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