Yield Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Goleta, CA seeks a Detector Yield and Integration Engineer to drive yield improvements on advanced production lines. You will collect and analyze process/metrology data to inform design changes and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include failure analysis, root-cause identification, and implementing solutions, while working with multiple engineering and operations teams. Strong communication and a results-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or science; M.S. preferred.
• 2+ years as a Process, Manufacturing, Quality, or Design Engineer.
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Improve product yield and manufacturing efficiency across advanced production lines.
• Collect, track, and analyze process and metrology data to guide yield improvement.
• Perform device failure analysis, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations in a high-performance team.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in engineering or science

M.S. preferred

Tools

JMP

Python

MATLAB

SQL

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Detector Yield and Integration Engineering Manager, the individual in this position will be responsible for improving product yield and ensuring manufacturing efficiency across advanced technology production lines. This role involves the collection, tracking, and analysis of process and metrology data from a variety of sources to inform and guide the team’s design and yield improvement activities. A significant aspect of this position also includes direct involvement in device failure analysis, identifying root causes of defects, and implementing corrective actions to optimize performance and reliability.

The individual will need to work effectively in a high-performance team environment collaborating with multiple contributors across the spectrum of relevant engineering and operational disciplines. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. A flexible, self-motivated, results oriented mindset is essential.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

Data analysis and reporting

• Monitor wafer and die yield performance using SPC and MES systems
• Analyze electrical test data and defect density trends using JMP, Python, MATLAB or similar
• SQL database query experience
• Generate yield dashboards and reports for management and engineering teams

Failure analysis and yield improvement

• Structured problem-solving methods (Kepner Tregoe, DMAIC, 8D, 6-sigma, etc.)
• Design of experiments (DOE / ANOVA)
• Optical microscopy
• SEM / FIB / EDX
• Profilometry, ellipsometry
• Elemental analysis methods
• Fault isolation techniques

Other desired areas of knowledge:

• Semiconductor wafer processing (photolithography, etch, deposition, surface clean, CMP, inspection, etc.)
• Vacuum technology
• Infrared imaging
• Hermetic packaging

Required:

• B.S. in engineering or science, M. S. preferred
• 2+ years experience as a Process, Manufacturing, Quality, or Design Engineer
• Must be US Citizen or Perm Resident

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Fun Employee Events throughout the year

Salary Range:

$113,600.00-$151,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.