Sr Staff Substrate Yield Lead

Intel Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 181,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Yield Development Engineer to drive yield performance in cutting-edge manufacturing processes within the Substrate Technology and Development group. You will own end-to-end yield improvements, leverage data analysis, defect resolution, and collaborate across design, integration, and supply chains.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads root-cause analysis, and delivers actionable metrics and dashboards to enable manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or science field with 9+ years of experience, or a Master’s with 6+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
• 4+ years of experience in at least 3 of the following areas: Statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP) and scripting (e.g., SQL) for data analytics.
• Yield analysis methodologies, defect density reduction, and process control.
• Semiconductor fabrication processes, process integration, or manufacturing debug.

Responsibilities

• Lead process yield ownership, driving root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for yield excursions.
• Establish real-time yield monitoring dashboards and actionable performance metrics.
• Serve as primary technical interface with substrate suppliers to drive process accountability, defect reduction, and yield enhancement.
• Partner with design and integration teams to optimize design rules and improve yield robustness through DFM and DFY initiatives.
• Perform statistical data analysis using tools such as JMP and SQL scripting to identify yield limiters and develop solutions.
• Apply advanced analytics or machine learning techniques to improve yield prediction and defect classification.

Skills

Statistical analysis

SQL scripting

JMP

Yield analysis

DFT techniques

Process control

Data analytics

Fault isolation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry

Master's degree in a related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

JMP

SQL

Job description

Job Description

Intel Corporation is seeking a high-impact Yield Development Engineer to drive yield performance for cutting-edge manufacturing processes within the Substrate Technology and Development (SPTD) organization. In this role, you will own end-to-end yield improvement initiatives, leveraging your expertise in data analysis, defect resolution, and designnd transform the future of technology.

Intel's APTM organization is seeking a highly driven and execution-focused EMIB-T Substrate Yield Lead to lead yield performance for next-generation advanced packaging technologies, including EMIB-T (Embedded Multi-die Interconnect Bridge with TSV) , Intel's most advanced platform for heterogeneous integration. This is a high-visibility, high-accountability role with significant responsibility for enabling successful technology development and manufacturing readiness across both Intel Foundry Services (IFS) and Intel Product Groups (IPG) .

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous and fast-paced environments, proactively drives issues to closure, and requires minimal supervision. Success in this role requires strong technical depth, urgency in execution, the ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers, and a relentless focus on delivering yield and program milestones.

Business group

The SPTD Yield group is part of Intel Corporation and plays a critical role in driving innovation and delivering high-performance yield solutions that enable advanced semiconductor manufacturing. This team focuses on yield ownership, supplier engagement, and defect resolution, ensuring manufacturing excellence for Intel's cutting-edge technologies. By joining this group, you will collaborate across disciplines to support Intel's broader mission of delivering transformative and impactful technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process yield ownership, driving root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for yield excursions.
• Establish real-time yield monitoring dashboards and actionable performance metrics.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with substrate suppliers to drive process accountability, defect reduction, and yield enhancement.
• Partner with design and integration teams to optimize design rules and improve yield robustness through DFM and DFY initiatives.
• Perform statistical data analysis using tools such as JMP and SQL scripting to identify yield limiters and develop solutions.
• Apply advanced analytics or machine learning techniques to improve yield prediction and defect classification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges, supporting Intel's high-visibility manufacturing programs.

Behavioral traits

• Demonstrated success in problem-solving for semiconductor manufacturing yield improvements.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to drive results across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry or related field, with 9+ years of experience, OR a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience, OR a PhD with 4+ years of experience
• 4+ years of experience in at least 3 of the following areas: Statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP) and scripting (e.g., SQL) for data analytics.
• Yield analysis methodologies, defect density reduction, and process control.
• Semiconductor fabrication processes, process integration, or manufacturing debug.
• Fault isolation, failure analysis, or design-for-test (DFT) techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interpret complex data sets and develop actionable insights for yield optimization.
• Experience with process design enablement, process development, and equipment optimization.

Explore the opportunity to shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing and make a lasting impact on technology that powers the world.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Arizona, Phoenix

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.

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. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $180,770.00-255,200.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

Additional Information

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.