Yield Enhancement Engineer - AOI, Process Integration & Data Analytics

Skyworks; 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

Yield Enhancement Engineer - AOI, Process Integration & Data Analytics

Posting Start Date: 11/2/26

Job Location(s): Richardson

Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Description

We are seeking a Yield Enhancement Engineer to improve semiconductor yield through data analytics, structured problem solving, process integration, and automated optical inspection (AOI). The role will identify yield-loss mechanisms and work across Process, Equipment, Manufacturing, and Yield teams to implement sustainable improvements.

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.

Required Experience and Skills

• 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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$86,600 -$182,500 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].