Yield Optimization & Defect Reduction Engineer

TSMC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

TSMC Arizona is hiring to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing. This role focuses on identifying yield-limiting defect sources, applying statistical process control, and deploying inline inspection tools to sustain production health.

You will collaborate with process integration teams to close technology gaps and drive continuous improvement. The candidate will work on a 24/7 high-volume fab environment, coordinating across cross-functional teams while owning issues and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Experience with bright field, darkfield and Ebeam defect metrology tools.
• Experience inline usage to monitor tool shifts in high-volume 24/7 fab.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential defect sources and define a defect reduction roadmap.
• Use SPC to sustain production health and prevent excursions; design/execute experiments; interpret data to implement solutions.
• Install, qualify and sustain inline inspection and reviewing equipment for defect detection.
• Collaborate with integration and process teams to identify gaps and mitigation solutions.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Ownership & accountability

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Ebeam metrology tools

Bright/dark field metrology

Job description

TSMC Arizona is hiring to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing. This role focuses on identifying yield-limiting defect sources, applying statistical process control, and deploying inline inspection tools to sustain production health.

You will collaborate with process integration teams to close technology gaps and drive continuous improvement. The candidate will work on a 24/7 high-volume fab environment, coordinating across cross-functional teams while owning issues and ensuring timely