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Yield Enhancement Engineer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Engineering Manager Permanent About Heraeus Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with ... Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, scrap reduction, throughput ...

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... enhance knowledge discovery. * Analyze large-scale manufacturing datasets to identify yield ... Collaborate closely with Yield Engineering, Process Integration, Manufacturing, and Technology ...

Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$88K - $121K/yr

... yield, and enhanced product performance. Essential Functions: * Provide advanced sustaining engineering support for Image Intensifier manufacturing processes * Troubleshoot process and equipment ...

Develop and refine SMT and PCB assembly processes to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance ... Lead defect reduction, yield improvement, and process-capability initiatives using data analysis ...

Senior Thin Films Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$54.75 - $70.75/hr

Manufacturing Development Customer Engineering (MDCE) is Intel's newest organization within Intel ... Strong analytical skills with expertise in yield improvement, performance enhancement, and ...

Senior Consulting Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

PDF Solutions is seeking a Senior Consultant Engineer to join PDF to utilize our innovative e-beam systems for enhancing yield in state-of-art 300mm semiconductor fabs. The consulting engineer must ...

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Yield Enhancement Engineer information

What is a yield enhancement engineer?

A Yield Enhancement Engineer is responsible for improving semiconductor manufacturing yield by identifying and reducing defects in the fabrication process. They analyze data, conduct failure analysis, and work with process engineers to implement corrective actions. Their role involves using statistical tools, defect inspection systems, and cleanroom equipment to enhance production efficiency. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and improve overall product quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a yield enhancement engineer?

To thrive as a Yield Enhancement Engineer, you need a solid background in materials science, semiconductor physics, data analysis, and process engineering, generally supported by a relevant engineering degree. Experience with failure analysis tools, statistical process control (SPC) software, and data visualization platforms like JMP or Minitab is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a collaborative attitude distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are vital for efficiently identifying manufacturing issues, driving process improvements, and working cross-functionally to maximize production yields.

What are some common challenges yield enhancement engineers face, and how do they address them?

Yield Enhancement Engineers often encounter challenges such as identifying the root causes of yield loss in complex semiconductor manufacturing processes and implementing sustainable improvement solutions. These challenges require a mix of analytical skills, the ability to interpret large datasets, and close collaboration with process engineers, equipment technicians, and quality teams. To overcome these hurdles, they must proactively investigate process variations, conduct thorough failure analyses, and stay current with technological advancements. Effective communication and project management skills also help them coordinate cross-functional initiatives and drive continuous improvement. Overall, overcoming these challenges is essential to reducing production costs and maintaining high product quality.

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Ocotillo Technology Fabrication Yield Device Integration Engineer

Intel

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


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Job description

Job Details:Job Description: 

As a Device Integration Engineer, your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Driving the factory to produce transistor and discrete electronic devices that perform according to strictly defined specifications.
  • Collaborating with Module, Integration, and Yield engineers to perform process modifications to produce material that meets quality, reliability, cost, yield, and performance requirements.
  • Strictly controlling the initial quality metrics at the end-of-line (EOL) in order to screen and disposition material prior to sort and class testing. Extensive analyses are performed in order to determine specific root causes of discrepant device performance.
  • Continuously improving quality, reliability, cost, and yield using a feedback loop through Integration and Module engineers to address targeting, variability reduction, and containment of poorly performing line segments
  • Developing solutions to challenging technical problems utilizing a combination of fundamental knowledge of solid-state physics, statistics, and formal problem-solving methodologies.
  • Independently identifying improvement opportunities and driving implementation
  • Summarizing complex problems using formal problem-solving strategies and communicating technical reasoning, project timelines, and help needed to senior leaders
  • Engaging with senior leaders from multiple teams, such as product engineers, assembly test engineers, and technology development engineers to understand and implement process improvement opportunities.

The ideal candidate would exhibit the following behavioral traits:

  • Highly motivated with leadership qualities
  • Strong interpersonal skills with understanding of how to work with others to accomplish organizational goals
  • A collaborative and inclusionary mindset
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication abilities to influence a wide variety of groups at all levels of the organization
  • Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Experience with setting goals and achieving them on schedule
  • High tolerance of ambiguity in a rapidly changing, fast-paced work environment with the ability to quickly adjust priorities as necessary
  • Ability to develop creative solutions to challenging problems
  • Candidate must be able to effectively run meetings at all levels of the organization in order to effectively solve problems as a team and communicate progress to senior leaders
Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your school/ work/ classes/ research and/or current job role within the semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related STEM field AND 3+ years relevant experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related STEM field.
  • Experience in semiconductor process integration, yield engineering, process development, or technology development.
  • Strong understanding of FEOL and/or BEOL manufacturing processes.
  • Demonstrated experience in project execution, including design of experiments (DOE) and process improvement, in areas of yield improvement, defect reduction, or process capability enhancements in a production environment.
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis methods including DOE, SPC, Cp/Cpk analysis, and root-cause methodologies.
  • Experience supporting technology qualification, manufacturing ramp, and high-volume production.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects across multiple engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A comprehensive understanding of device physics, semiconductor processing, familiarity with failure analysis techniques, basic coding/scripting ability in JSL/SAS/Python, experience in data extraction, statistical process control, statistical data analysis and interpretation, familiarity with statistical software packages such as JMP or Minitab, and familiarity with DOE techniques
  • Familiarity with latest machine learning tools applied to process and device analysis to accelerate root cause determination
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Arizona, PhoenixAdditional Locations:Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/ABenefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $103,730.00-198,820.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth

Industry

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Company size

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Headquarters location

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Year founded

1968