Yield & Process Control Innovator (PCI)

Bzpp; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a highly analytical Yield and PCI Engineer to monitor wafer manufacturing, drive yield enhancements, and investigate excursions. You will use SPC, defect inspection data, and parametric testing to identify root causes and implement robust solutions with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering or related fields, with hands-on experience in CMOS fabrication processes and a fast-paced cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• B.E./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics and CMOS fabrication processes (Lithography, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Diffusion, Implant).
• Understanding of electrical parametric testing, defect inspection mechanisms
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills to effectively communicate technical data to diverse audiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 cleanroom manufacturing environment
• Capable of managing multiple high-priority investigations simultaneously while collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams
• Proactive and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting to "home teams" and global stakeholders
• Cross-functional leadership and communication
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills with a proven track record of resolving complex process excursions

Responsibilities

• Process Monitoring: Monitor daily inline data, metrology, and defectivity trends to identify out-of-control (OOC) or out-of-spec (OOS) conditions across the fabrication line.
• Corrective Action Implementation: Collaborate with Process and Equipment engineers to develop, validate, and implement CAPA to resolve process variations.
• Statistical Process Control: Develop, maintain, and optimize SPC charts, control limits, and sampling plans to ensure sensitive process nodes remain tightly controlled.
• Reporting & Strategy: Summarize complex data into actionable reports and present yield/defectivity metrics to management and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Yield management

Process control

Semiconductor physics

CMOS fabrication

Parametric testing

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

B.E./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a highly analytical Yield and PCI Engineer to monitor wafer manufacturing, drive yield enhancements, and investigate excursions. You will use SPC, defect inspection data, and parametric testing to identify root causes and implement robust solutions with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering or related fields, with hands-on experience in CMOS fabrication processes and a fast-paced cleanroom environment.