Yield Engineer: AOI, Process Integration & Analytics

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a Yield Enhancement Engineer to improve semiconductor yield through data analytics, AOI, and process integration.

You will analyze defects, develop AOI recipes, and drive cross-functional improvements across manufacturing teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; higher if Master's/PhD adjust accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience with semiconductor yield, process integration, process, or defect engineering preferred.
• Good understanding of semiconductor processing and interactions across lithography, deposition, etch, clean, CMP, metallization, and inspection/metrology.
• Strong data analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Python, SQL, JMP, MATLAB, Databricks, or similar tools preferred.
• Experience with AOI recipe development, wafer inspection, image analysis, or defect engineering strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain AOI recipes for defect detection and classification.
• Investigate yield and defectivity issues through structured root-cause analysis, correlating process, equipment, AOI, metrology, and electrical test data.
• Apply semiconductor process and integration knowledge to understand upstream/downstream interactions and identify yield-loss mechanisms.
• Use statistical methods including SPC, Pareto, DOE, regression, and trend analysis to drive yield improvements.
• Develop dashboards and analytical tools for yield, defectivity, and process monitoring.
• Partner across engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve excursions and prevent recurrence.
• Apply AI/ML, image analytics, and advanced analytics to improve AOI and yield analysis.

Skills

Strong data analysis

Structured problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Data Science, or a related field

Tools

Python

SQL

JMP

MATLAB

Databricks

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a Yield Enhancement Engineer to improve semiconductor yield through data analytics, AOI, and process integration.

You will analyze defects, develop AOI recipes, and drive cross-functional improvements across manufacturing teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; higher if Master's/PhD adjust accordingly.