Yield & Process Optimization Engineer (Semiconductors)

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Yield and PCI Engineer to monitor wafer manufacturing and drive yield improvements. You will work with Process, Equipment, and Integration teams to implement robust solutions ensuring process stability and high yield.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SPC, parametric testing, and defect data, plus collaboration with cross-functional teams across 24/7 manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• B.E./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field.
• Understanding of CMOS fabrication processes and device physics.
• Experience with parametric testing, defect inspection, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Predictive Yield Modeling: Develop, implement, and validate yield prediction models using inline metrology, defect data, and FDC metrics.
• Baseline Forecasting: Forecast yield trajectories for ramping and mature nodes, identifying yield risks early.
• Yield Analysis & Improvement: Use data mining and statistics to locate yield limiters and drive corrective actions.
• Root Cause & Failure Analysis: Lead RCA by correlating electrical signatures with defects and coordinating with design teams.
• Data Science & Modeling: Apply data science techniques with Python, JMP, and SQL to build yield models.
• Yield Management: Set KPIs, strategic roadmaps, mentor engineers, and report yield health to leadership.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

CMOS fabrication

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Python

JMP

SQL

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Yield and PCI Engineer to monitor wafer manufacturing and drive yield improvements. You will work with Process, Equipment, and Integration teams to implement robust solutions ensuring process stability and high yield.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SPC, parametric testing, and defect data, plus collaboration with cross-functional teams across 24/7 manufacturing environments.