YieldEngineer

**About Samsung Austin Semiconductor** Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. **Come innovate with us!** **Position Summary** We are seeking an experienced yield engineer to drive yield excellence across advanced semiconductor technologies, from development through high-volume manufacturing. This role requires deep expertise in yield analysis, defect characterization, and cross-functional problem solving to accelerate yield ramp. **Role and Responsibilities** **Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:** * Yield Analysis & Improvement * Own end-to-end yield performance across wafer sort, parametric test, and final test * Perform advanced data mining and statistical analysis to identify yield limiters and drive improvement actions * Generate yield detractors and correlate yield to electrical, inline, and defect data * Process & Technology Optimization * Collaborate with process integration and module teams to reduce variability and improve process windows * Define and execute defect reduction strategies. Partner with Module and Process Integration engineers to solve complex critical defect issues. * Support technology launch, ramp, and transfer across nodes and fab * Root Cause & Failure Analysis * Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies * Partner with FA teams (EFA/PFA) to correlate physical defects with electrical signatures * Collaborate with Design and Product teams to ensure manufacturability and resolve layout-dependent yield issues before mass production ramp. * Drive containment and corrective actions for yield excursions * Data Science & Modeling * Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling to yield datasets * Develop automated analytics pipelines (Python, JMP, SQL) * Develop and maintain sophisticated yield