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Intel

Yield Development Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Drive Manufacturing Excellence Through Data-Driven Yield Innovation Join Intel's Advanced Packaging Technology and Manufacturing (APTM) Yield Organization as a Yield Development Engineer and become ...

INTEL

Yield Development Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$127.40K - $179.90K/yr

Responsibilities will include: • Define yield roadmap and drive yield improvement activities ... D degree in Physics or Mechanical Engineering or Material Science or Electrical Engineering or ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for yield engineer in the United States is $109,607.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Yield Engineer is responsible for analyzing and improving manufacturing processes to maximize product yield and quality in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing. They use data analysis, failure analysis, and process optimization techniques to identify defects and implement corrective actions. Yield Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, design engineers, and quality assurance teams, to enhance production efficiency. Their role is crucial in minimizing waste, reducing costs, and ensuring high-performance products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Yield Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Yield Engineer, a strong background in semiconductor process engineering, statistical analysis, and problem-solving, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related technical field, is essential. Experience using statistical process control (SPC) software, data analysis tools (such as JMP or Minitab), and familiarity with cleanroom protocols are typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to convey complex technical results clearly help Yield Engineers collaborate across departments. These skills are crucial for identifying yield issues, implementing improvements, and driving manufacturing efficiency in high-tech production environments.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a Yield Engineer?

As a Yield Engineer, you’ll spend your days analyzing production data to identify trends, investigating root causes of yield losses, and collaborating with process and equipment engineers to optimize manufacturing processes. You’ll frequently use data analysis tools and work in both cleanroom and office settings. Your role also includes preparing reports, presenting findings to cross-functional teams, and supporting new product introductions. This combination of technical analysis and teamwork ensures products consistently meet quality and efficiency standards.
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IC Design AI/ML Silicon Debug & Yield Engineer

IC Design AI/ML Silicon Debug & Yield Engineer

Broadcom

San Jose, CA

$108K - $192K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 137 rated electronics manufacturers

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Job Description:

We need an engineer to own the end-to-end silicon diagnostic pipeline. You won't just be looking at reports; you will be building the engines that generate them. In this role, you will ingest massive volumes of scan failure data and process parameters, using AI-driven methodologies to find the "needle in the haystack" that is hindering our yield.

Your goal is simple but ambitious: Use AI/ML to transform millions of data points into actionable insights that drive aggressive yield ramps and shorten time-to-market.

Key Responsibilities

  • AI-Driven Debug: Develop and deploy ML models to automate the classification of scan failures (Chain, Stuck-at, Transition) and correlate them with design-for-test (DFT) structures.

  • Predictive Yield Modeling: Integrate high-dimensional data-including Fab process parameters, PCM (Process Control Monitoring), and E-test data-to predict yield excursions before they hit the assembly line.

  • Holistic Yield Analysis: Look beyond the bitcell. You'll analyze the interplay between design marginalities, voltage scaling, and manufacturing variations.

  • Tool Orchestration: Evaluate and implement cutting-edge AI-based EDA tools for root-cause analysis and systematic defect identification.

  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the "translator" between the Fab, Design, and Test teams, using data to prove where the silicon is diverging from the simulation.

The Ideal Candidate

  • ASIC Design Engineering: Deep understanding of ASIC design, including logic circuits, memory, PLL/Analog, Place and route, STA, DFT, DFM, etc.

  • The Debug Specialist: You know your way around scan compression, BIST, and ATPG patterns. You understand what a "shmoo plot" is telling you about a timing marginality.

  • The Data Scientist: You don't just "use" tools; you understand the math. You are proficient in Python (Pandas, Scikit-Learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow) for building custom analysis pipelines.

  • The Yield Strategist: You have a deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (FinFET nodes) and how physical defects manifest as logical failures.

Technical Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of related experience OR Master's degree plus 6+ years of related experience

3+ years in Silicon Debug, DFT, or Yield Engineering.

Knowledge of Deep Sub-micron (FinFET) effects, including IR drop, crosstalk, and process variation

Experience with Pattern Recognition, Clustering (for defect binning), and Regression models.

Expertise in Python, SQL, and big data environments (Spark, Snowflake, etc.).

Familiarity with industry-standard yield management systems (e.g., PDF Solutions, Synopsys YieldExplorer, or Cadence Clarity).

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is$108,000 - $192,000

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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