WLA Yield Defect Metrology Engineer - Shift 7

Job Title

WLA Yield Defect Metrology Engineer - Shift 7

Role Summary

As a Yield Development Engineer in Intel Foundry, you will drive yield enhancements for advanced process and packaging technologies by analyzing manufacturing, defect, and equipment data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports factory task forces, and develops tools and methods to turn experimental and production data into actionable yield improvements.

Work model: on-site (modified Shift 7, Wed–Sat) at the Hillsboro, OR facility.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Candidates typically have 1–3+ years of relevant metrology or yield-analysis experience depending on degree (see Education Requirements).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on data-driven identification and resolution of yield limiters, development of analysis tools, and collaboration with operations and engineering teams.

• Perform statistical analysis and visualizations to identify yield limiters and develop process roadmaps.
• Extract insights from structured and unstructured data using statistical methods, machine learning, and coding.
• Organize and interpret fab process, defect, and equipment data to detect anomalies and drive process changes.
• Develop tools and multivariate algorithms to enable high-volume data analysis and accurate yield Pareto construction.
• Design and execute data-driven experiments in collaboration with factory task forces.
• Perform fault isolation and failure analysis to determine defect root causes.
• Improve measurement recipes to provide rapid feedback on product integrity and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug yield limiters and align on corrective actions.
• Translate experimental and manufacturing data into actionable milestones for yield improvement.
• Provide training and mentorship to technicians and support operational excellence.

Requirements

Skills and experience expected for initial consideration. Education and years-of-experience details are listed under Education Requirements.

• Must-have: Practical experience with statistical analysis and analytics for yield improvement; experience using data-analysis tools and scripting for large datasets; ability to interpret fab/process/defect data and drive process changes.
• Must-have: Proficiency with analytical tools and languages such as Python, SQL, JMP/JSL (or equivalent) and familiarity with multivariate analysis techniques.
• Must-have: Experience with designing and analyzing experiments (DOE), fault isolation, and failure analysis methods.
• Must-have: Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication skills, and ability to mentor technicians.
• Nice-to-have: Detailed knowledge of substrate, assembly, and fab back-end processes; prior experience in defect reduction, yield analysis, or module engineering roles.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or another STEM-related field with 2+ years of relevant metrology experience; OR a Master’s degree in the above fields with 1+ year of metrology experience. Equivalent practical experience considered where specified. Note: this position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.