Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
5-7 years of experience in manufacturing process analytics
Strong understanding of semiconductor etch fundamentals
Proficiency in machine learning and advanced statistical analysis
Experience with data engineering and analytics
Ability to communicate technical solutions effectively to diverse audiences
Responsibilities
Build analytics to correlate wafer yield outcomes with TEL etch plasma system data
Develop models capturing relationships between plasma behavior and manufacturing metrics
Create automated dashboards to track process performance over time
Perform data preparation and validation, including quality checks
Support root-cause investigations using statistical and machine learning methods
Translate analytic findings into actionable guidance for process engineering
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate analytics into workflows
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge semiconductor technology
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
Focus on continuous process optimization and innovation
Access to advanced data analytics tools and methodologies
Potential for professional growth in a global company
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Technical Support Engineer to improve wafer yield and key manufacturing metrics by analyzing wafer yield data together with Tokyo Electron (TEL) etch plasma system signals. You will develop and deploy data-driven insights to identify root causes, quantify process effects, and support continuous process optimization for etch-based steps.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Build analytics that correlate wafer yield outcomes with TEL etch plasma system process data and equipment-relevant parameters.
Develop models/feature sets that capture relationships between plasma/etch behavior and manufacturing metrics (e.g., yield, defect trends, process stability).
Create automated dashboards and reporting to track process performance over time and by tool/recipe lot.
Perform data preparation and validation, including data quality checks, standardization, and alignment of recipe/equipment events with wafer results.
Support root-cause investigations using statistical and machine learning approaches to explain performance shifts and yield excursions.
Translate analytic findings into actionable guidance for process engineering teams (recipe tuning suggestions, monitoring thresholds, process window adjustments).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate analytics into daily manufacturing workflows and improve measurement/monitoring coverage.
Maintain documentation of data pipelines, model assumptions, evaluation methods, and outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with manufacturing process analytics and working with production yield data and equipment process logs.
Strong understanding of semiconductor etch fundamentals and how plasma/process conditions influence device outcomes.
Experience with data engineering/analytics (e.g., building datasets from equipment and wafer-level data, performing time alignment, handling missing/noisy signals).
Proficiency with machine learning and/or advanced statistical analysis for process monitoring, correlation, and prediction.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
Experience developing and/or optimizing dry etch processes and assessing their manufacturing capabilities
Experience working on international teams.
Experience analyzing datasets to extract key insights, visualize data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Experience communicating the value proposition of technical solutions to various audiences, including external customers, based on the understanding of technology marketing.
Subsidiary TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC.
About Tokyo Electron America Inc
Tokyo Electron America Inc is a subsidiary of Tokyo Electron Limited, a leading global supplier of semiconductor production equipment. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including wafer processing systems, inspection and metrology systems, and more. Tokyo Electron America Inc is headquartered in Austin, Texas and has operations throughout North America.
