Process & Defect Engineer
Core
Driving defect reduction, process development, and cross-functional project execution across wafer fabrication operations to improve yield, stability, and manufacturability.
Role type
Senior Staff / Principal Process & Defect Engineer
Builds
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing (FEOL/BEOL)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Defect inspection (KLA, SEM), Data analysis (JMP, Python, SQL), DOE and statistical analysis, Root cause analysis, Process optimization, Yield modeling
Preferred skills
Cross-functional fab leadership, Project/program management, New product development (NPD) learning cycles, SPC systems, Defect classification systems
Technologies
KLA, SEM, JMP, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Own defect performance across assigned process areas, Lead defect excursion response and root cause analysis, Design and execute DOE experiments, Lead multi-discipline yield and defect reduction projects, Own defect inspection tools and develop inspection recipes, Support fab operations and escalation response
Seniority
Senior Staff / Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship
