OMT RAM NPI RDA Application Engineer
Core
Develop, qualify, and sustain inspection and application solutions to support DRAM new product introduction and high-volume manufacturing, focusing on yield improvement and defect detection.
Role type
Senior IC application engineer (semiconductor manufacturing/inspection)
Builds
Inline monitoring strategies, defect detection systems, and yield improvement initiatives for advanced DRAM technologies
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing, specifically DRAM production and inspection
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Engineering fundamentals, data-driven problem solving, root cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, technical documentation, AI-enabled tool utilization
Preferred skills
DRAM manufacturing experience, electron beam inspection (EBI) expertise, Python/JMP programming, layout-based analysis (KLayout), structured problem-solving methodologies (FA, DOE, SPC, FMEA, 8D)
Technologies
Python, JMP, KLayout, EBI systems
Responsibilities
Develop and sustain inspection solutions for DRAM NPI and high-volume manufacturing; Enable robust inline monitoring for defect detection and yield learning; Analyze manufacturing and yield data to identify trends and limiters; Support root cause investigations for yield excursions; Drive continuous yield improvement and production stability; Support technology transfers and new product ramps; Evaluate new tools and methodologies for inspection effectiveness; Collaborate with global engineering and supplier partners to resolve technical issues; Contribute to standardization of inspection methodologies; Document results and lessons learned; Leverage AI-enabled tools for defect analysis and engineering decision-making
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC