Yield and Process Control Innovation Engineer

Samsung Electronics Perú; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance & 401(k) matching

Onsite café and gym facilities

PTO + holidays

Wellness incentives

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a highly analytical PCI Engineer to monitor wafer yield, perform data-driven investigations, and drive process improvements on an advanced semiconductor manufacturing line.

You will work with Process, Equipment, and Integration engineers to reduce defects, optimize SPC charts, and enable robust CAPAs through data-driven insights and automated analysis.

Qualifications

• B.E./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics and CMOS fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wafer manufacturing processes and yield trends to identify out-of-control or out-of-spec conditions across the fabrication line.
• Monitor ET data to ensure process stability and line health.
• Design scalable data pipelines to extract, clean, and structure ET data and develop automation apps.
• Develop and deploy Machine Learning models to scan electrical test datasets for anomalies and drift.
• Collaborate with Process and Equipment engineers to implement CAPAs for process variations.
• Develop and optimize SPC charts, control limits, and sampling plans for sensitive nodes.
• Summarize data into actionable reports and present yield and defectivity metrics to drive improvements.

Skills

SPC

Data analysis

Machine Learning

Process monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

B.E./M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Statistical software (R/Python)

SPC software

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Yield and Process Control and Investigation(PCI) Engineer to join our semiconductor manufacturing team. In this role, you will be critical in monitoring wafer manufacturing processes, driving yield enhancement, and investigating process excursions. You will utilize advanced statistical process control (SPC), defect inspection data, and parametric testing results to identify root causes of yield limiters. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including Process, Equipment, and Integration engineering—you will implement robust solutions to ensure process stability, minimize defects, and maximize product yield.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Process Monitoring: Monitor daily inline data, metrology, and defectivity trends to identify out-of-control (OOC) or out-of-spec (OOS) conditions across the fabrication line.
• Electrical Test (ET) Monitoring: Monitor, extract, and analyze ET data to ensure continuous process stability and line health.
• Data Pipeline Development & Automation: Design scalable data pipelines to extract, clean, and structure ET data and develop automation apps
• Automated Anomaly Detection: Develop and deploy Machine Learning models to autonomously scan electrical test dataset for subtle anomalies, process drift.
• Corrective Action Implementation: Collaborate with Process and Equipment engineers to develop, validate, and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to resolve process variations.
• Statistical Process Control: Develop, maintain, and optimize SPC charts, control limits, and sampling plans to ensure sensitive process nodes remain tightly controlled.
• Reporting & Strategy: Summarize complex data into actionable reports and present yield/defectivity metrics to management and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you'll need:

• B.E. M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics and CMOS fabrication processes (Lithography, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Diffusion, Implant).
• Understanding of electrical parametric testing, defect inspection mechanisms.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills to effectively communicate technical data to diverse audiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 cleanroom manufacturing environment.
• Capable of managing multiple high-priority investigations simultaneously while collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting to "home teams" and global stakeholders.
• Cross-functional leadership and communication.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills with a proven track record of resolving complex process excursions.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE
• Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

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