Product Engineer (Yield & Quality)

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a Product Design Engineer to lead efforts in enhancing chip yield performance. Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and be able to analyze complex semiconductor issues. Responsibilities include identifying root causes of performance issues, performing failure analysis, and supporting the design process. Key qualifications include strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with a capability to work on cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel and train in Taiwan for 6 – 9 months.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor physics and CMOS device operation is preferred.
• Familiar with digital circuit design is preferred.
• Able to work within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to identify root cause for N5/N4 chip performance issues.
• Analyze CP test bin data to identify failure mode.
• Perform electrical and physical failure analysis.
• Work to define corrective actions with integration and process teams.
• Support product early-stage design for smooth tape-out.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Active learning

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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At TSMC Arizona, brilliance can ignite a world of innovation and launch a promising future. The world’s most brilliant innovators entrust us to transform their ideas into world-changing products that impact millions of lives. As long as you have the same passion to pursue excellence, you will find your fit here.

TSMC Arizona is looking for Product Design Engineers to join our 5-nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. As a Product Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.

TSMC Arizona’s Product Designer is responsible for early-stage design, yield window performance, and identify root cause for chip performance.

Job Description:

• Lead team to identify root cause for N5/N4 chip performance / yield / quality issues:
• Analyze CP test bin / data log to identify failure mode
• Electrical failure analysis and physical failure analysis to locate suspect process stage
• Work with Fab integration team or process team to define corrective actions / solutions
• Trace action implementation to verify effectiveness
• Product early-stage design support to help product tape-out smoothly and Si success:
• Design rule review & assessment for robust product design
• Layout review or DFM to enlarge manufacturing window
• Yield window characterization and device sweet spot identification for the best yield / performance process condition.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:
• The ability to travel and train in Taiwan for 6 – 9 months
• Master’sDegree in Electrical Engineering, required
• Working knowledge of semiconductor physics, CMOS device operation, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing is preferred
• Familiar with digital circuit design is preferred.
• Able to work within cross-functional teams.
• Consistent problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and active learning
• Able to work under pressure and mission orientation