Senior Yield Engineer – Data-Driven Semiconductor

GlobalFoundries inc.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Malta, NY is seeking an energetic Yield Engineer to drive yield improvement and product performance on advanced technology nodes in our state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fab.

You will investigate root causes, perform data analysis and collaborate with Test, Integration and Process Modules to implement fast, cost-effective improvements; you will also engage customers on weekly calls to share yield status and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Circuit Design, Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 4 years of relatable experience
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment
• Working knowledge in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments.
• Knowledge of circuit design and test, solid state device physics, submicron FET architectures, and the implications of electrical characteristics and performance on yield and product behavior
• Affinity for quick learning
• MS or Ph.D. preferred
• Working knowledge of semiconductor processing and process integration
• Prior experience in Yield Engineering supporting high volume production and technology transfers

Responsibilities

• Drive yield and product performance for technology nodes at 45nm and below, with the focus of this position supporting technology transfers and high-volume production.
• Investigate root cause of yield and product functionality issues.
• Use data analysis, failure analysis, product and design information, device knowledge, and technology understanding to identify improvement opportunities.
• Engage with our customers on weekly calls giving clear updates on current yield status and forecasts.
• Work closely with Test, Integration and Process Modules to implement fast and cost-effective improvements.
• Support customer engineering to fully meet external customer requirements.
• Support process module engineering activities to improve cost, cycle time, and manufacturing robustness.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural teamwork

Experiment design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Circuit Design, Electrical Engineering or related technical field

MS or Ph.D. preferred

Working knowledge of semiconductor processing and process integration

Prior experience in Yield Engineering supporting high volume production and technology transfers

Job description

GlobalFoundries in Malta, NY is seeking an energetic Yield Engineer to drive yield improvement and product performance on advanced technology nodes in our state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fab.

You will investigate root causes, perform data analysis and collaborate with Test, Integration and Process Modules to implement fast, cost-effective improvements; you will also engage customers on weekly calls to share yield status and forecasts.