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Principal Data Scientist

USA - CA - San Jose (Ridder)💼 Full-time💰 $149,900–$149,900🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead the development and deployment of advanced analytical solutions to drive business innovation and operational excellence in semiconductor manufacturing.

Role type

Principal Data Scientist (Manufacturing Analytics)

Builds

Predictive and prescriptive models for yield, process variability, and equipment behavior in FAB and factory operations.

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Photonics / Industrial Statistics

Deliverable

production ML models | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Advanced statistical modeling, Experimental Design (DOE), Time-series analysis, Anomaly detection, Causal reasoning, Python, SQL, Manufacturing process knowledge, Technical leadership, Executive communication

Preferred skills

Experience in photonics or optical-component manufacturing, Knowledge of MES/SPC/FDC systems, Mentorship capabilities

Technologies

Python, SQL, DOE, SPC, Regression, Multivariate analysis

Responsibilities

Lead the data-science agenda for FAB and factory operations; Analyze processes including yield, throughput, and quality metrics; Develop statistical and predictive models for manufacturing data; Design and evaluate experiments to understand process drivers; Establish trusted analytical definitions and data structures; Productionize datasets and models with data engineering teams; Mentor data scientists and engineers in statistical thinking; Act as a trusted technical advisor to manufacturing and operations leadership.

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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