Module Defect Inspection Engineer – Semiconductors

Talanto; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 134,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Talanto in Oregon is seeking a Module Development Engineer, Defect Inspection, to help enable next-generation semiconductor innovation. You will develop, optimize, and scale defect inspection solutions that support current high-volume manufacturing and future technology nodes.

You will collaborate across engineering, suppliers, and research teams to improve inspection capability, drive yield improvements, and influence future process technologies.

Qualifications

• Semiconductor processing, system controls, opto-mechanics, or mechanical systems.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement defect inspection and metrology technologies for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Design and optimize processes, inspection methods, and equipment performance.
• Conduct DOE and SPC studies to validate new approaches.
• Collaborate with equipment and materials suppliers to introduce new technologies.
• Analyze defect data to identify root causes and improve yield.
• Drive continuous improvement of inspection systems through software and hardware enhancements.
• Support technology pathfinding and roadmap development for next-generation products.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging tools, and inspection methodologies.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Design of Experiments

Semiconductor processing

Opto-mechanics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field

Master’s degree in the same field

PhD in the same field

Job description

Talanto in Oregon is seeking a Module Development Engineer, Defect Inspection, to help enable next-generation semiconductor innovation. You will develop, optimize, and scale defect inspection solutions that support current high-volume manufacturing and future technology nodes.

You will collaborate across engineering, suppliers, and research teams to improve inspection capability, drive yield improvements, and influence future process technologies.