Principal Engineer Integration & Yield
Core
Lead development, optimization, and integration of semiconductor processes to drive yield improvement, product performance, and manufacturability.
Role type
Principal Process Integration Engineer (Semiconductor)
Builds
Integrated circuits and semiconductor manufacturing processes
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Process Integration
Required skills
Semiconductor process integration, yield engineering, statistical analysis, DOE methodologies, SPC monitoring, data-driven problem solving, device and process knowledge, project management, cross-functional leadership, defect analysis, test structure design, process partitioning studies, failure mode analysis, risk mitigation, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead identification, resolution, and continuous improvement of process integration and yield-related issues; Drive end-to-end project management and advanced data analysis to support integration and yield objectives; Develop custom and derivative process solutions to meet evolving customer and product requirements; Provide technical leadership in resolving complex process integration challenges using deep device and process knowledge; Support new product development with module characterization and design rule development; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce defectivity and address yield and technical concerns; Design, develop, and enhance test structures for rapid and robust process characterization; Drive Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP) to achieve organizational performance, yield, and quality goals; Build and maintain defect source libraries; lead tool defect fingerprinting and defect trend analysis; Perform product and process partitioning studies for yield and defect characterization to enable targeted improvements; Ensure processes are thoroughly documented, including failure mode analysis, risk mitigation, and detection strategies; Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across integration and yield engineering activities; Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives and technology roadmap development; Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) requirements
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
