Yield Engineer

About the role

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. We are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Join us in driving innovation!

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced yield engineer to drive yield excellence across advanced semiconductor technologies, from development through high-volume manufacturing. This role requires deep expertise in yield analysis, defect characterization, and cross-functional problem solving to accelerate yield ramp.

Role and Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end yield performance across wafer sort, parametric test, and final test

• Perform advanced data mining and statistical analysis to identify yield limiters and drive improvement actions

• Generate yield detractors and correlate yield to electrical, inline, and defect data

• Collaborate with process integration and module teams to reduce variability and improve process windows

• Define and execute defect reduction strategies. Partner with Module and Process Integration engineers to solve complex critical defect issues

• Support technology launch, ramp, and transfer across nodes and fab

• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies

• Partner with FA teams (EFA/PFA) to correlate physical defects with electrical signatures

• Collaborate with Design and Product teams to ensure manufacturability and resolve layout-dependent yield issues before mass production ramp

• Drive containment and corrective actions for yield excursions

• Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling to yield datasets

• Develop automated analytics pipelines (Python, JMP, SQL)

• Develop and maintain sophisticated yield models

• Define yield roadmap, KPIs, and improvement strategy

• Lead task forces for major yield excursions

• Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices

• Interface with executive leadership on yield health and risks

Skills and Qualifications

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

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor yield or process integration preferred

• Foundry Background: Direct experience at a leading-edge fab focusing on FinFET or Gate-All-Around (GAA) architectures

• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, wafer fabrication, and transistor performance and semiconductor process (Lithography, Etch, CMP, PVD/CVD)

• Coding skills for data manipulation (Python, SQL)

• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (Spotifre, JMP, Related python library)

• Experience with advanced nodes (Proactive and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting to "home teams" and global stakeholders)

• Cross-functional leadership and communication

• Strong business acumen (yield ↔ cost ↔ cycle time)

• Knowledge of SRAM and Vmin analysis and bit-mapping techniques

Pay and Benefits

The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $206,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards: At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting

• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays

• Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance: This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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