Yield Enhancement Engineer: AOI, Data Analytics & AI

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 boost semiconductor yield through data analytics, AOI, and process integration. You will analyze defect data, develop AOI recipes, and collaborate with Process, Equipment, Manufacturing, and Yield teams.

The role requires a strong technical background and 5+ years of experience; offers a competitive base pay in the United States, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to apply AI/ML techniques to yield

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Data Science or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in semiconductor yield, process integration, or defect engineering preferred.
• 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

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Data Science

Tools

Python

SQL

JMP

MATLAB

Databricks

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Yield Enhancement Engineer to boost semiconductor yield through data analytics, AOI, and process integration. You will analyze defect data, develop AOI recipes, and collaborate with Process, Equipment, Manufacturing, and Yield teams.

The role requires a strong technical background and 5+ years of experience; offers a competitive base pay in the United States, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to apply AI/ML techniques to yield