Engineer I - Yield Enhancement

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Job Description

Responsible for maintaining and analyzing wafer probe yield data, identifying and improving low-yield issues, and coordinating with Test

Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Fab Engineering to address design, test, and process-related yield losses. Leads

continuous improvement efforts, sets statistical yield limits (Scrap, SBL, RMA), and ensures data integrity and availability.

• Evaluate root cause of wafer level yield loss, identify root cause of low yield (tester, defect, parametric - feedback to FAB or Product Engineer as required.
• Perform bitmap & electrical analysis to determine root cause of an issue
• Review test program releases.
• Review yield trends to identify Low yield lots.
• Expedite and track critical wafers & lots through probe (experiments, prototypes, MRB)
• Disposition lots on hold.
• Analyze split lots for tool expansion – write summary report
• Train and assist Trainees, Technicians and new Engineers.
• Identify and work with probe engineering on tester, probe and Hardware issues thru data analysis.
  
  

• BS Engineering degree (EE preferred) or other related course
• 0-3 years related experience on semiconductor manufacturing
• Experience in semiconductor process and test.
• Knowledge in electronics and related subjects.
• Good command in English both write and speaking.
• Problem solving skills – analyze data using statistical data analysis tools, understanding risk, making decisions.
• Good people skills - Listening, communication, mentoring and negotiations