Yield Development Engineer

Job Title

Yield Development Engineer

Role Summary

As a Yield Development Engineer you will improve manufacturing yield and support process development for logic nodes by analyzing complex data, identifying yield limiters, and implementing corrective actions. You will work on-site in Penang and collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams to enable product quality and process optimization.

Experience Level

Entry-level. Suitable for candidates with 0–1 years of relevant hands-on experience, or candidates with a Masters degree and no prior professional experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include data analysis, yield problem diagnosis, and developing methods to improve yield.

• Perform statistical analysis and create visualizations to identify yield limiters and define process development roadmaps.
• Develop methods and systems to analyze large data sets and establish defect-mode understanding and yield models.
• Analyze fab process, defect, and electrical data to detect anomalies and drive process changes.
• Use statistics, machine learning, and coding to synthesize data and generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams to debug yield issues and implement process changes.
• Conduct fault isolation and failure analysis using ATE testing, optical probing, circuit simulation, and emulation.
• Design measurement recipes for rapid product integrity feedback and develop equipment/methodologies to support operations.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred qualities follow.

• Basic knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes or yield analytics.
• Experience with electrical characterization processes.
• Proficiency with defect detection tools and failure analysis/fault isolation techniques.
• Analytical skills including statistics and coding for data analysis.
• Ability to work on-site in Penang.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience applying machine learning to manufacturing data.
• Experience with ATE testing, optical probing, or circuit simulation tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical-Electronic Engineering, Microelectronic Engineering, or a related discipline (01 years of hands-on experience), OR a Masters degree in a relevant field with no prior professional experience. Equivalent practical experience demonstrated via internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands-on training is acceptable.

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.