Yield Engineer

3D Glass Solutions, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Equity

Job summary

3D Glass Solutions, Inc. in Albuquerque seeks a Yield Engineer to reduce defects and process variations that limit die yield in our wafer fab. You will translate inline test and sort data into root causes and corrective actions to raise output and lower cost per good die.

In this 24-month program with two rotations, you will collaborate across process, integration, equipment and test engineering to own yield, run DOE studies, and present improvement roadmaps to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the listed engineering or science fields.
• Strong statistical analysis skills including SPC, DOE, hypothesis testing and regression.
• Proven structured problem solving such as 8D or 5 Why's.
• Clear communication of technical findings to engineers and management.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Own yield for assigned products or technologies and track line, die and test yield against targets.
• Analyze wafer sort bin maps, spatial signatures and parametric data to isolate yield detractors.
• Correlate electrical failures to defect inspection, metrology and tool history using commonality analysis.
• Lead root cause investigations on yield excursions and drive corrective actions with process and equipment owners.
• Define defect inspection and review sampling plans; classify killer defects and set defect density limits.
• Run split lots and DOEs to verify fixes and quantify yield gain.
• Build and maintain yield models and Pareto loss charts to prioritize improvements.
• Automate reports and dashboards using SQL, Python or yield management software.
• Present yield status, loss breakdowns and improvement roadmaps to fab and product leadership.

Skills

Statistical analysis

SPC

DOE

Hypothesis testing

Regression analysis

Communication

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Physics

Chemistry

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

SQL

JMP

Job description

3DGS is hiring a Yield Engineer to find and eliminate the defects and process variations that limit die yield at our Albuquerque wafer fab. You will turn inline, electrical test and sort data into root causes and corrective actions that raise output and lower cost per good die.

You will collaborate with team team, working between process, integration, equipment and test engineering.

Level: 0-5 years of experience

Program length: 24 months, 2 rotations

Job type: Full-time, exempt. ***Must be a US citizen***

What you'll do

• Own yield for assigned products or technologies, tracking line, die and final test yield against targets.
• Analyze wafer sort bin maps, spatial signatures and parametric (WAT/PCM) data to isolate yield detractors.
• Correlate electrical failures to inline defect inspection, metrology and tool history using commonality analysis.
• Lead root cause investigations on yield excursions, then drive corrective and preventive actions with process and equipment owners.
• Define defect inspection and review sampling plans; classify killer defects and set defect density limits.
• Run split lots and DOEs to verify fixes and quantify yield gain.
• Build and maintain yield models and Pareto loss charts to prioritize improvement work.
• Automate reports and dashboards using SQL, Python or yield management software.
• Present yield status, loss breakdowns and improvement roadmaps to fab and product leadership.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry
• Strong statistical analysis skills, including SPC, DOE, hypothesis testing and regression.
• Proven structured problem solving, such as 8D or 5 why’s
• Clear communication of technical findings to engineers and management.
• Must be a US citizen

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on cleanroom or nanofabrication lab experience from university research, a co-op or an internship.
• Familiarity with semiconductor metrology such as SEM, ellipsometry, AFM, XPS or four-point probe.
• Exposure to DOE, SPC or Six Sigma methods.
• Programming or scripting experience in Python, MATLAB, R or SQL.
• Experience with JMP statistical software

What we offer

• Compensation: Based on experience, sign-on bonus or paid relocation and equity.
• Mentorship: A technical mentor in each rotation plus a program manager who supports you for the full 24 months.
• Visibility: Regular project reviews with senior engineers and fab leadership.
• Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage, IRA, paid time off and holidays, tuition assistance and relocation support.

Work environment and physical requirements

This role splits time between the cleanroom and the office. In the cleanroom you will wear full gowning (bunny suit, gloves, hood, safety glasses) for extended periods.

• Stand and walk for several hours at a time and lift up to 25 lb (11 kg).
• Follow strict safety and chemical handling procedures, including work near hazardous gases, chemicals and high-voltage equipment.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.