Yield Engineer

Samsung Semiconductor; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(K) matching

Onsite fitness center

PTO

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks an experienced yield engineer to drive yield excellence across advanced semiconductor technologies from development through high-volume manufacturing. You will analyze data, model yield performance, and lead cross-functional teams to accelerate yield ramp.

Responsibilities include signal-driven RCAs, defect correlation with electrical data, and collaboration with process, module, and design teams to ensure manufacturability and timely ramp of new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in EE, materials science, physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years in semiconductor yield or process integration.
• Foundry experience with FinFET or GAA architectures.
• Strong knowledge of device physics, wafer fabrication, and transistor performance.
• Coding in Python/SQL.
• Experience with data analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Yield Analysis & Improvement: Own end-to-end yield performance across wafer sort, parametric test, and final test; perform data mining and statistical analysis; identify yield limiters and drive actions.
• Process & Technology Optimization: Collaborate to reduce variability and improve process windows; define and execute defect reduction strategies; support tech launch, ramp and transfer.
• Root Cause & Failure Analysis: Lead RCAs using structured problem solving; correlate defects with electrical signatures; ensure manufacturability and address yield issues before mass production.
• Data Science & Modeling: Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling; develop analytics pipelines (Python, JMP, SQL); maintain yield models.
• Yield Management: Define yield roadmap and KPIs; lead task forces for major excursions; mentor engineers and interface with leadership.

Skills

Yield analysis

Data mining

Statistical analysis

Python

SQL

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Vmin analysis

Education

B.E./M.S./PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field

Tools

Spotfire

JMP

Python libraries

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.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced yield engineer to drive yield excellence across advanced semiconductor technologies, from development through high-volume manufacturing. This role requires deep expertise in yield analysis, defect characterization, and cross-functional problem solving to accelerate yield ramp.

Role And Responsibilities

• Yield Analysis & Improvement
  • Own end-to-end yield performance across wafer sort, parametric test, and final test
  • Perform advanced data mining and statistical analysis to identify yield limiters and drive improvement actions
  • Generate yield detractors and correlate yield to electrical, inline, and defect data
• Process & Technology Optimization
  • Collaborate with process integration and module teams to reduce variability and improve process windows
  • Define and execute defect reduction strategies. Partner with Module and Process Integration engineers to solve complex critical defect issues.
  • Support technology launch, ramp, and transfer across nodes and fab
• Root Cause & Failure Analysis
  • Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies
  • Partner with FA teams (EFA/PFA) to correlate physical defects with electrical signatures
  • Collaborate with Design and Product teams to ensure manufacturability and resolve layout-dependent yield issues before mass production ramp.
  • Drive containment and corrective actions for yield excursions
• Data Science & Modeling
  • Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling to yield datasets
  • Develop automated analytics pipelines (Python, JMP, SQL)
  • Develop and maintain sophisticated yield models
• Yield Management
  • Define yield roadmap, KPIs, and improvement strategy
  • Lead task forces for major yield excursions
  • Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices
  • Interface with executive leadership on yield health and risks

Skills And Qualifications

• B.E., M.Sc., or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor yield or process integration.
• Foundry Background: Direct experience at a leading‑edge fab focusing on FinFET or Gate‑All‑Around (GAA) architectures.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, wafer fabrication, and transistor performance and semiconductor process (Lithography, Etch, CMP, PVD/CVD).
• Coding skills for data manipulation (Python, SQL).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (Spotfire, JMP, related Python libraries).
• Experience with advanced nodes.
• Proactive and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting to home teams and global stakeholders.
• Cross‑functional leadership and communication
• Strong business acumen (yield, cost, cycle time)
• Knowledge of SRAM and Vmin analysis and bit‑mapping techniques.

Total Rewards

The current base salary range for this role is between $92,000 - $206,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Benefits

• 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 other benefits

Eligible full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full‑time on‑site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

EEO Statement

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