Engineer, Defect Reduction & Yield Enhancement

Analog Devices; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices in Camas, Washington is seeking a Front-End Fab Quality professional to drive defect reduction and yield enhancement in CMOS/BiCMOS processes. You will work cross-functionally to identify defect mechanisms, analyze data, and support corrective actions on the wafer fabrication line.

The role requires a BS/MS in a relevant engineering field and 2+ years of experience with statistically driven quality improvements, strong communication, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Device Physics or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in defect reduction and yield enhancement in CMOS/BiCMOS or semiconductor processes.
• Strong communication and analytical/problem solving skills; data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Defect control ownership across multiple process flows and monitor SPC trends.
• Support defect excursion investigations with data analysis and containment documentation.
• Execute yield improvement initiatives using Pareto analysis and OCAPs.
• Support metrology tool performance and SEM review across AOI platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan experiments and propose process optimizations.
• Analyze defect and yield data and communicate findings through updates and presentations.
• Share best-known methods and learnings with peers and technicians.

Skills

Defect reduction

Yield enhancement

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Statistical analysis

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience with CMOS/BiCMOS or semiconductor processes

Tools

KLARITY ACE

JMP

KlA/ONTO defect inspection tools

Job description

Come join Analog Devices (ADI) - a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

About the role

ADI’s Front-End Fab Quality organization drives customer satisfaction through continuous improvement in front-end manufacturing, with a focus on defect reduction, prevention, and yield enhancement. This role is based at ADI’s wafer fabrication facility in Camas, Washington, and works cross-functionally to identify, contain, and eliminate yield-limiting defect mechanisms.

Key responsibilities

• Defect control ownership: Own defect control across multiple semiconductor process flows; monitor SPC trends, run correlation/commonality analysis, and support timely corrective actions to prevent inline excursions.
• Excursion response support: Support defect excursion investigations, including data pull/analysis, containment documentation, and disposition support for discrepant material.
• Defect reduction execution: Support clear goals for yield-limiting defect types; execute initiatives using Pareto and yield kill ratio analysis; help build and maintain out-of-control action plans (OCAPs).
• Metrology tool support: Support defect inspection and SEM review tool performance (recipe robustness, matching checks, monitoring plans) across darkfield/brightfield Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and SEM review platforms.
• Cross-functional problem solving: Collaborate with Integration, Process, Equipment, and Operations teams to plan and execute experiments, perform segmentation/spatial signature analysis, summarize results, and propose actionable process optimizations.
• Data analysis and reporting: Analyze defect and yield data using KLARITY ACE Defect or similar software; communicate findings through clear written updates and presentations.
• Best practices and knowledge sharing: Learn and apply best-known methods (BKMs), and share learnings with peers and technicians as part of project execution.

Education and experience

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Device Physics, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience driving defect reduction and yield enhancement in CMOS/BiCMOS or bipolar technologies and semiconductor unit processes.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills; able to make decisions using data.
• Ability to drive projects to closure while managing shifting priorities.
• Statistical analysis experience (t-test, ANOVA) and familiarity with JMP (or similar statistical software).

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with defect inspection and review tools (e.g., KLA/ONTO bright field, dark field, Automated SEM review or similar tool set).
• Experience analyzing defect-to-sort correlation, yield kill ratios, and spatial signatures using tools such as KLARITY ACE, KLARITY Defect, or PDF DataPower or similar analysis software.

Export Licensing and Legal

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Equal opportunity & EEO

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.

Job Req Type & Compensation

Job Req Type: Graduate Job. Required Travel: No.

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $75,200 to $103,400. Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors. This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and other benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees).
• Paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law.