Principal RDA Process Engineer
Core
Lead defect reduction strategies and drive process capability improvements in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.
Role type
Principal Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) Process Engineer
Builds
High-volume manufacturing yield performance and defect detection methodologies
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Metrology
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Statistical analysis, Data analytics, Scripting/Programming, Root cause analysis, Process optimization, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
AI-assisted analytics, Defect source characterization, Technology transfer planning, Anomaly detection
Technologies
300mm manufacturing platforms, Inline defect inspection systems, Metrology tools
Responsibilities
Lead defect reduction initiatives through analysis of inline defect signals and process flows; Develop and implement advanced inspection strategies to prevent process excursions; Drive root cause investigations for complex yield challenges; Partner with global manufacturing and yield organizations to align best known methods; Mentor engineers in data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & strategy