SM PDE Engineer

Texas Instruments; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SM (Sherman Fab) is seeking experienced Product Engineers to join our semiconductor manufacturing team in Sherman, TX. You will contribute to yield optimization, new product launches, and daily production support while driving continuous improvement across the factory floor.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in semiconductors and strong collaboration with design, test, and reliability teams. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making using statistics and process data to enhance yields and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience with yield analysis and process troubleshooting.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Yield optimization through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Characterize and release new products to production.
• Provide production support and handle low-yield dispositions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for productivity and cost reduction.
• Use Spotfire, Mbayse, Dataware, JMP for data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate on design verification and silicon debug.
• Collaborate with business units to drive yield improvements via test program optimization.
• Work with failure analysis labs to identify root causes.

Skills

Semiconductor experience

Yield optimization

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Spotfire

Mbayse

Dataware

JMP

Job description

Join the Revolution in Semiconductor Manufacturing at SM!

We're at the forefront of an exciting era of growth and innovation at SM (Sherman Fab), where our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are driving the production of a vast portfolio of semiconductor products. As we rapidly expand our capabilities, we're seeking talented and experienced Product Engineers to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our industry. With production and yields on the rise, this is an unparalleled opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of our organization. If you're a motivated and seasoned engineer with more than 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, we invite you to join our dynamic team and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor manufacturing.
Responsibilities include:

• Yield Optimization: Conduct thorough analysis of production yield issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that enhance product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• New Product Launch: Collaborate with Business Units to characterize, qualify, and successfully release new products to production, ensuring a smooth transition from design to manufacturing.
• Production Support: Address daily production challenges including low yield disposition and process troubleshooting.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, and quality enhancement across the production process.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize statistical tools such as Spotfire, Mbayse, Dataware, JMP, and production data to guide engineering decisions and process improvements.
• Design Collaboration: Work with design teams on product simulation, design verification and silicon debug.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with business units' product engineering teams to drive yield improvements through test program optimization, hardware enhancements, and setup adjustments.
• Failure Analysis: Collaborate with Electrical and Physical failure analysis labs to drive to root cause.