Ocotillo Technology Fabrication Yield Analysis Engineer

Intel Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Yield Analysis Engineer to identify and solve yield and reliability challenges by analyzing complex data, performing failure analysis, and developing advanced characterization techniques to improve manufacturing processes.

You will contribute to enhanced product quality and operational efficiency, collaborating across teams to address process, test marginalities, and operation issues while supporting NPI ramps and HVM yield sustainment in a factory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field with several years of experience in yield/failure analysis or process integration.
• Strong statistics, data analytics, and DOE skills for yield modeling and correlation analysis.
• Experience with wafer sort testing, defect metrology, E test, or fab data systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct yield analysis and failure investigations to identify root causes and improve yields.
• Analyze end-of-line test data, process parameters, and electrical measurements using statistical tools.
• Develop advanced characterization techniques to enhance failure analysis efficiency.
• Perform electrical failure analysis across product development and high-volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate across teams to segment issues related to process, test marginalities, and product operation.
• Support process and defect characterization while developing innovative techniques.

Skills

Statistics and data analytics

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

Python

SQL

JMP

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: As a Yield Analysis Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and solving yield and reliability challenges to ensure our products meet the highest standards. On a day-to-day basis, you will analyze complex test data, conduct failure analysis, and develop advanced characterization techniques to improve manufacturing processes. Your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing product quality and operational efficiency, making a tangible impact on Intel's success.

Business group

You will be part of Intel's manufacturing and product engineering organization, which focuses on optimizing semiconductor production processes to deliver high-performance, reliable products to global markets. The team supports Intel's mission to create world-changing technology, driving innovation across industries while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct yield analysis and failure investigations to identify root causes and recommend solutions to improve manufacturing yields and reliability.
• Analyze end-of-line test data, process parameters, and electrical measurements using statistical tools to extract meaningful insights and perform correlation calculations.
• Develop and implement advanced characterization and analysis techniques to enhance the efficiency and precision of failure analysis efforts.
• Perform electrical failure analysis (EFA) to address complex yield limiters across product development and high-volume manufacturing phases.
• Collaborate across teams to segment issues related to process, test marginalities, and product operation.
• Support process and defect characterization while developing innovative techniques to accelerate failure identification and root cause understanding.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field and 4+ years relevant experience OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field and 2+ years relevant experience OR Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Background in yield analysis, failure analysis, or process integration in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Statistics and data analytics (yield modeling, SPC, DOE, correlation analysis).
• Wafer sort testing, defect metrology, E test, and/or fab data systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming or scripting experience (Python, SQL, JMP, or similar) for large scale data analysis (machine learning or AI).
• Lead structured problem solving and drive cross team alignment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with defect metrology, inline monitoring, and yield excursion management.
• Experience supporting NPI ramps and HVM yield sustainment in a factory environment.

Behavioral Expectations

• Results driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with shifting priorities.
• Able to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders around data backed conclusions.
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional 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.

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Benefits

• 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.
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• Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $103,730.00-198,820.00 USD
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