Shift:The regular hours for this position are day shift.
Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on
Sr. Principal Integration & Yield Engineer to join our Production Engineering team. This role is critical in driving end-to-end process integration, yield improvement, and defect reduction for a unique semiconductor application.
You will act as a technical leader within the fab environment-owning complex yield challenges, leading data-driven problem-solving efforts, and influencing cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings deep semiconductor process expertise, strong analytical capability, and a proven track record of solving high-impact manufacturing problems.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead process integration strategy across the full process flow, ensuring seamless interaction of unit processes into robust, high-yielding module flows.
- Own and drive yield improvement initiatives, identifying key yield limiters and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Use structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, root cause analysis) to resolve yield excursions using inline data, electrical test data, failure analysis, and direct fab observations.
- Analyze and interpret data from defect inspection and metrology tools to identify, characterize, and eliminate yield-limiting defects.
- Partner with process engineering teams to optimize process windows, improve uniformity, and enhance overall device performance.
- Lead design of experiments (DOE) and leverage statistical process control (SPC) and advanced analytics to drive continuous process improvement.
- Serve as a cross-functional technical leader, collaborating with fab operations, equipment engineering, test, and R&D to implement and validate process changes.
- Own flying probe electrical test processes, including data analysis, reporting, and automation of test outputs.
- Monitor rework trends and scrap drivers, implementing process improvements to reduce rework rates and improve cycle time.
- Support technology transfer and ramp from R&D into high-volume manufacturing, ensuring stable yield and manufacturability.
- Develop and maintain process integration documentation, including flows, specs, and control strategies.
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams in data-driven problem solving and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with advanced analytics tools or scripting (e.g., JMP, Python, MATLAB)
- Familiarity with electrical test systems, including flying probe or wafer sort methodologies
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing ramp.
- Knowledge of yield modeling, reliability analysis, and failure analysis techniques.
- Proven experience solving complex yield and defectivity challenges in a high-volume fab environment.
- Deep understanding of semiconductor unit processes (e.g., lithography, etch, deposition, CMP) and their interactions.
- Strong expertise in data analysis, DOE, and SPC methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with defect inspection and metrology tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and influence without authority.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Skills: Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Failure Analysis, Integration Development, Problem Investigation, Problem Reporting, Problem Solving, Processing, Process Qualification
Education & Experience: Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience | Required
Pay Range:$115,800.00 - $151,935.00
Pay Range Explained:This role in Beaverton, Oregon pays between $115,800.00 and $151,935.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You'll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.
