Engineer, Defect Reduction & Yield Enhancement

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Camas, WA seeks a Front-End Fab Quality role focused on defect reduction and yield enhancement. You will own defect control across multiple CMOS/BiCMOS processes, analyze defect data, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

Required BS/MS in engineering and 2+ years of related experience, plus strong analytical, communication and data skills. The role emphasizes statistical analysis (t-test, ANOVA) and JMP, with opportunities to contribute to process

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical/ Electronics/ Chemical/ Materials/ Device Physics or related field.
• 2+ years in defect reduction and yield enhancement in CMOS/BiCMOS or bipolar processes.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decisions.
• Experience with statistical analysis (t-test, ANOVA) and JMP.
• Ability to drive projects to closure amid shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own defect control across multiple process flows; monitor SPC trends and support corrective actions.
• Support defect excursion investigations with data pull/analysis and containment documentation.
• Execute yield-improvement initiatives using Pareto and yield kill ratio analyses; maintain OCAPs.
• Provide metrology tool support across AOI and SEM platforms (recipe robustness, checks, monitoring).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan experiments and optimize processes.
• Analyze defect/yield data and present findings clearly in updates and presentations.
• Share learnings and BKMs with peers and technicians.

Skills

Statistical analysis

JMP software

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

KLA/ONTO tools

KLARITY ACE

KLARITY Defect

PDF DataPower

Automated SEM review

Job description

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.

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.

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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.

This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.

Benefits for the position includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees), and paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law.

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.