Experienced Defect Product Module Engineer
Core
Quantify yield-impacting defects, build predictive models for yield loss, and drive physical process improvements in semiconductor fabrication.
Role type
Senior IC defect product module engineer
Builds
Predictive yield models and defect characterization data for semiconductor manufacturing
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Yield management
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
JMP, Spotfire, Python, Design of Experiments (DOE), ANOVA, SEM, TEM, EDX, Metrology tool models, Spatial analysis, Temporal analysis
Preferred skills
Statistical modeling, Data mining
Technologies
JMP, Spotfire, Python, SEM, TEM, EDX
Responsibilities
Quantify defect impact on final yield and drive actions to reduce baseline defect density; Improve predictive models correlating inline defects to yield loss; Perform deep-dive defect characterization using SEM, TEM, or EDX; Serve as SME for assigned module providing technical guidance to process and equipment engineers; Define and drive strategy for yield improvement to meet quarterly and annual targets; Utilize large datasets for spatial and temporal analysis to identify yield variation causes; Partner with Process Integration and Failure Analysis engineers to determine defect "killer" vs. "non-killer" status.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
