Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer - NPI & Yield

UST; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

HSA/FSA options where applicable

Job summary

UST in Texas is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a strong foundation in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing, to drive yield, improve processes, and support new product introductions.

You will develop and maintain manufacturing processes, support NPI with design and engineering teams, implement ECOs/ECRs, and apply DFx principles to boost yield, quality, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment manufacturing, cleanroom, or high-tech assembly.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, test methodologies, and process optimization.
• Hands-on data analysis, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with DFx, PFMEA, and quality methodologies.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, workflows, and operation sequences.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by collaborating with design and engineering teams.
• Initiate and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECRs) for product and process improvements.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, define cycle times, and recommend tooling and process enhancements.
• Apply DFx (Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, Test) principles to improve yield, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and execute test procedures; support test specifications in collaboration with test/software engineering.
• Assist in test fixture design, validation, and sourcing activities.
• Analyze manufacturing and test data to drive continuous improvement and yield enhancement.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for assembly/test issues.
• Conduct PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) for new and existing processes.
• Improve and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

UST in Texas is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a strong foundation in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing, to drive yield, improve processes, and support new product introductions.

You will develop and maintain manufacturing processes, support NPI with design and engineering teams, implement ECOs/ECRs, and apply DFx principles to boost yield, quality, and cost efficiency.