Yield Enhancement Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Voluntary insurance options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Yield Enhancement Engineer in the Texas Institute for Electronics. This role focuses on conducting detailed analyses of semiconductor processes to drive improvements and enhance yields.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and have at least 3 years of experience in yield engineering. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including competitive health benefits and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3 years of semiconductor Process Integration or Yield Engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication or advanced packaging process flows.
• Familiarity with electrical test data analysis and inline metrology correlation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical data to identify yield loss mechanisms.
• Develop yield improvement plans for NPI and manufacturing products.
• Perform process integration studies across various modules.

Skills

Statistical data analysis tools

Problem-solving

Cross-functional communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Python

Excel

Job description

Overview

Yield Enhancement Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

Location: Austin, TX

Department: Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE)

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, pre-eminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth. Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing. With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. UT Austin offers outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages including: Competitive health benefits, voluntary insurance options, paid vacation, sick time and holidays, state retirement plans and other programs. UT Austin is located in Austin, named a top city for livability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical, inline, defectivity, and reliability data to identify yield loss mechanisms and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and execute yield improvement plans for NPI and high-volume manufacturing products.
• Perform process integration studies across lithography, etch, deposition, CMP, plating, cleaning, and metrology modules.
• Correlate process parameters with yield, reliability, and device performance metrics.
• Drive root cause analysis using DOE, SPC, Pareto analysis, FMEA, and statistical methodologies.
• Support technology transfer from development to manufacturing with stable process windows and manufacturability improvements.
• Work closely with process, equipment, quality, product, reliability, and customer teams to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor excursion trends and establish preventive actions to improve process robustness.
• Define process control strategies, specifications, and yield monitoring methodologies.
• Participate in failure analysis reviews and develop containment/corrective action plans.
• Support customer qualification activities and technical discussions.
• Generate technical reports, presentations, and documentation for management and customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 3 years of semiconductor Process Integration or Yield Engineering experience
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication or advanced packaging process flows
• Experience with statistical data analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, Python, or Excel. Knowledge of SPC, DOE, Cp/Cpk, yield analysis, and defect reduction methodologies
• Familiarity with electrical test data analysis and inline metrology correlation. Experience supporting NPI and high-volume manufacturing environments
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• More than 3 years of semiconductor Process Integration or Yield Engineering experience
• Experience in advanced packaging technologies such as hybrid bonding, TSV, Cu damascene, or wafer-level packaging
• Knowledge of reliability failure mechanisms and FA techniques
• Experience with automation/data visualization tools
• Customer-facing technical support experience. Exposure to AI/ML-based yield analytics is a plus.

Salary and Benefits

UT Austin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Professional development: LinkedIn Learning access and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Employee discounts and library/museum access with staff ID
• Free rides on UT Shuttle and CapMetro buses with staff ID

Other Information

• Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration.
• Employment Eligibility: I-9 verification and E-Verify compliance as applicable.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: UT Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Non-discrimination protections apply to race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.
• Pay Transparency, Employment Eligibility Verification, and compliance information are provided as part of the application process.