Experienced Yield Analysis Engineer

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Yield and PCI Engineer to monitor wafer manufacturing and drive yield improvements. You will work with Process, Equipment, and Integration teams to implement robust solutions ensuring process stability and high yield.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SPC, parametric testing, and defect data, plus collaboration with cross-functional teams across 24/7 manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• B.E./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field.
• Understanding of CMOS fabrication processes and device physics.
• Experience with parametric testing, defect inspection, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Predictive Yield Modeling: Develop, implement, and validate yield prediction models using inline metrology, defect data, and FDC metrics.
• Baseline Forecasting: Forecast yield trajectories for ramping and mature nodes, identifying yield risks early.
• Yield Analysis & Improvement: Use data mining and statistics to locate yield limiters and drive corrective actions.
• Root Cause & Failure Analysis: Lead RCA by correlating electrical signatures with defects and coordinating with design teams.
• Data Science & Modeling: Apply data science techniques with Python, JMP, and SQL to build yield models.
• Yield Management: Set KPIs, strategic roadmaps, mentor engineers, and report yield health to leadership.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

CMOS fabrication

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

B.E./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics

Tools

Python

JMP

SQL

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Yield and Process Control and Investigation (PCI) Engineer to join our semiconductor manufacturing team. In this role, you will be critical in monitoring wafer manufacturing processes, driving yield enhancement, and investigating process excursions. You will utilize advanced statistical process control (SPC), defect inspection data, and parametric testing results to identify root causes of yield limiters. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including Process, Equipment, and Integration engineering—you will implement robust solutions to ensure process stability, minimize defects, and maximize product yield.

Role And Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Predictive Yield Modeling: Develop, implement, and validate complex yield prediction models that correlate inline metrology, defect inspection data and FDC(Fault Detection and Classification) metrics.
• Baseline Forecasting: Forecast yield trajectories for ramping and mature technology nodes, proactively identifying yield risk areas before wafers reach EDS test.
• Yield Analysis & Improvement: Drive end-to-end yield performance across wafer sort, parametric, and final tests by performing advanced data mining and statistical analysis to identify yield limiters and correlate detractors with electrical, inline, and defect data to implement improvement actions.
• Root Cause & Failure Analysis: Drive yield stability by leading root cause analysis through structured methodologies, correlating electrical signatures with physical defects via EFA/PFA partnerships, and collaborating with Design and Product teams to eliminate layout-dependent yield limiters before ramping.
• Data Science & Modeling: Apply advanced data science techniques and machine learning to build sophisticated yield models and automated analytics pipelines using Python, JMP, and SQL to enhance yield dataset analysis.
• Yield Management: Lead comprehensive yield management by defining strategic roadmaps, KPIs, and improvement strategies, while managing major yield excursions, mentoring junior engineers, and communicating yield health and risks to executive leadership.

Skills And Qualifications

Here’s what you'll need:

• B.E. M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics and CMOS fabrication processes (Lithography, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Diffusion, Implant).
• Understanding of electrical parametric testing, defect inspection mechanisms.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills to effectively communicate technical data to diverse audiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 cleanroom manufacturing environment.
• Capable of managing multiple high-priority investigations simultaneously while collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting to "home teams" and global stakeholders.
• Cross-functional leadership and communication.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills with a proven track record of resolving complex process excursions.

The current base salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $120,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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