The Senior Wafer Fab Yield Engineer is responsible for driving systematic yield improvement across semiconductor wafer fabrication. This position analyzes manufacturing, inline metrology, defect, wafer-level electrical test, and process data to identify yield-loss mechanisms, determine root causes, and lead implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
The engineer serves as a senior technical resource connecting fab process performance to device and product yield. The role works cross-functionally with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Process Integration, Product/Test Engineering, Failure Analysis, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve yield, reduce variability, and accelerate resolution of complex manufacturing problems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead wafer-fab yield improvement initiatives, identifying and prioritizing the dominant yield-loss mechanisms and converting analysis into actionable improvement projects.
- Analyze wafer probe maps, electrical test/bin data, inline metrology, defect inspection data, equipment/process history, and lot genealogy to isolate sources of systematic and random yield loss.
- Perform correlation, regression, statistical analysis, wafer spatial analysis, trend analysis, and other data-mining techniques to identify relationships between process conditions and electrical yield.
- Lead complex root-cause investigations involving process excursions, recurring yield degradation, wafer-level signatures, equipment effects, materials, and process interactions.
- Partner with Process and Equipment Engineering to translate yield signatures into physical process hypotheses and validate corrective actions.
- Define and execute structured experiments and DOE to validate suspected yield drivers and optimize process windows.
- Use SPC and process-capability analysis to identify process variation and opportunities for improved manufacturing control.
- Correlate WAT, wafer sort, inline process-monitoring, defect, and manufacturing data to identify yield improvement opportunities.
- Work with Failure Analysis teams to develop appropriate physical-analysis plans and translate findings into manufacturing actions.
- Develop analyses and engineering reports that clearly communicate yield trends, excursions, root causes, improvement opportunities, and project status.
- Lead cross-functional technical reviews for significant yield excursions and improvement programs.
- Support new-product and/or technology introduction by identifying yield risks, establishing baseline performance, and accelerating learning during manufacturing ramp.
- Mentor less-experienced engineers in statistical analysis, structured problem solving, yield analysis, and fab troubleshooting.
- Identify opportunities to improve fab-wide yield-analysis methods, data infrastructure, and problem-solving practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Significant engineering experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication, preferably involving yield, process integration, process engineering, product engineering, or device engineering.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication processes and the relationship between process variation, device characteristics, defects, and electrical yield.
- Demonstrated ability to perform statistical analysis and solve complex manufacturing problems using large manufacturing datasets.
- Experience with statistical/data-analysis tools such as JMP, or comparable platforms.
- Working knowledge of SPC, DOE, process capability, correlation/regression, hypothesis testing, and structured root-cause analysis.
- Ability to communicate complex technical conclusions clearly to engineering and manufacturing organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical problem-solving efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline.
- Experience correlating inline process/defect data → WAT/electrical data → wafer-sort/final yield.
- Experience with wafer-map and spatial-pattern analysis.
- Experience with semiconductor defect inspection and/or physical failure analysis.
- Experience creating automated yield-analysis or data-mining tools.
- Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and electrical test structures.
- Experience supporting technology or product ramps in a high-volume wafer fabrication environment
Due to the nature of this position and the required access to areas where ITAR-controlled articles and/or technical data may be present, candidates must meet the applicable U.S. person requirements for ITAR access. This includes individuals who are:
- A U.S. citizen or U.S. national;
- A lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder); or
- A protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
This role is 100% onsite in Palm Bay, FL.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance from day one.
- 3 weeks of accrued vacation per year
- 13 paid Holidays per year
- Generous 401K plan that includes employer matching up to 6%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Profit Sharing Bonus
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.
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We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.
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