Process Control Defectivity Engineer
Core
Operate SEMVision defect review tools to classify wafer defects, perform root-cause analysis, and drive yield enhancement initiatives in semiconductor manufacturing.
Role type
Metrology Engineer (Defect Analysis) (via careerplan.io/jobs/R2625537-process-control-defectivity-engineer-at-amat)
Builds
High-volume manufacturing operations and yield improvement programs
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials Science
Required skills
SEMVision operation, defect classification (manual & ADC), EDX elemental analysis, wafer map analysis, root-cause analysis, Failure Analysis (FIB/TEM/STEM/EDS/Auger/SIMS), data analysis (JMP/Excel/Klarity), process integration knowledge
Preferred skills
Python scripting, yield management systems, new graduate with relevant research experience
Technologies
SEMVision, JMP, Excel, Klarity, FIB, TEM, STEM, EDS, Auger, SIMS
Responsibilities
Operate SEMVision for defect review and high-resolution imaging; Classify defects and maintain ADC recipes; Perform EDX analysis to identify contamination; Analyze defect Pareto and wafer maps to identify yield limiters; Drive root-cause analysis tracing defects to process steps; Define and interpret follow-up Failure Analysis requests; Correlate defect data with metrology and yield data; Collaborate with process integration teams to implement corrective actions; Develop and optimize review recipes for throughput; Prepare defect reports and present findings to cross-functional teams.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC