Yield Enhancement Engineer: AOI, Data Analytics & Process Integration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Richardson, TX seeks a Yield Enhancement Engineer to improve semiconductor yield through data analytics, structured problem solving, AOI recipe development, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role involves performing root-cause analysis, applying AI/ML and statistical methods, and developing dashboards for yield monitoring. 5+ years in semiconductor yield or related areas, plus strong Python/SQL skills, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years relevant work experience.
• If Master's then 3+ years relevant work experience.
• If PhD then 0+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience in 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

AOI recipe development

Data analysis

Python

SQL

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

MATLAB

Databricks

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Richardson, TX seeks a Yield Enhancement Engineer to improve semiconductor yield through data analytics, structured problem solving, AOI recipe development, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role involves performing root-cause analysis, applying AI/ML and statistical methods, and developing dashboards for yield monitoring. 5+ years in semiconductor yield or related areas, plus strong Python/SQL skills, are required.