Yield Engineer
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Samsung · 1530 Fm 973 Taylor, TXPrepare for this interview
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Requirements
- Here's what you'll need:
- B.E. M.Sc., or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field
- 5+ 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.
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About Samsung Austin Semiconductor Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us! 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 Here's What You'll Be Responsible For: Yield Analysis & Improvement 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 Process & Technology Optimization 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 Root Cause & Failure Analysis 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 Data Science & Modeling Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling to yield datasets Develop automated analytics pipelines (Python, JMP, SQL) Develop and maintain sophisticated yield models Yield Management 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
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