Foundry Customer Yield Engineer

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Arizona, Phoenix, United States +1

This role focuses on yield optimization in semiconductor manufacturing through data analysis and predictive modeling, collaborating with internal teams and external foundry customers. It requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills within the semiconductor industry.

What you'd actually do

  1. Conduct comprehensive baseline data analysis across multiple test sockets to identify and prioritize yield improvement opportunities for Intel and foundry products
  2. Develop sophisticated yield modeling and predictive analytics to support customer manufacturing objectives and technology roadmaps
  3. Lead yield optimization projects, excursion investigations, and containment activities in close collaboration with both internal teams and external customers
  4. Define clear problem statements through advanced data mining techniques and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders across Intel and customer organizations
  5. Collaborate directly with foundry customers throughout the yield optimization process, ensuring seamless technology integration and manufacturing success

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s or master's degree in STEM major
  • 4+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry
  • Data analysis
  • statistical concepts
  • data visualization techniques
  • physical models based on Yield/Fab data
  • Semiconductor manufacturing environment
  • yield analysis methodologies

Nice to have

  • Ph.D. Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience
  • 300mm startup and ramp of advanced logic process technologies
  • experience in an entire foundry technology cycle
  • Yield Analysis (LYA)
  • Device Engineering
  • Integration with demonstrated expertise in yield improvement initiatives
  • Understanding of Intel Test Programs
  • basic knowledge of Intel products and process flow
  • Analysis tools including JMP, JVS, Genome, TRACE, AQUA, CB, and WIJT
  • Leading Task Forces and cross-functional yield improvement projects