Wafer Process and Yield Improvements Engineer

Essential Duties:

We are seeking a yield improvement and failure analysis engineer for a high mix and low volume fab.

The individual will work with integration, production, and process engineers to find root cause of device failures, implement process improvement plans, create design of experiment (DOE) using JMP, and report findings to department and program staff.

The engineer will perform materials characterization at HRL and also help coordinate sample analysis at external characterization labs.

Required Skills:

Materials characterization including SEM, FIB, TEM

Cleanroom experience

Understanding of semiconductor processes

The candidate should have 2+ years of experience in yield engineering, device failure analysis, semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, materials characterization, or data analysis.

The role requires understanding of at least one semiconductor process module (PHOTO, DRY ETCH, WET ETCH, METROLOGY, THIN FILM, CVD, CMP, TEST, and PACKAGING).

The role requires attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communications.

Required Education:

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a STEM related field plus 2+ years of work experience or graduate education.

Physical Requirements:

Must be willing to work in a cleanroom (up to 30%)

Special Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship.

Must have or be willing to apply for a security clearance

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $132,765 - $165,983 + bonus + benefits.

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