• Supports defect control and reduction work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment, on purpose to achieve yield and performance goals.

• Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) as the Defect Reduction representative: attending meetings, presenting inline inspection strategy & methodology, supporting GPM set up, spec audits, and comparison, evaluating unit part process changes and tool spreads in terms of inline and NPW defectivity data.

• Performs fab process/tool trend data and correlation analysis to identify dog tools, trace defects to root cause, and rapidly take action to prevent inline process excursions.

• Works cross-functionally with YE/PIE/UP to evaluate defect data on BKMs & projects, excursion monitoring & control, SWLY reduction.

• Establishes FCC (Failed Chip Count) and trend monitoring plans for new technology introductions and ramps (14nm & foundry) and existing legacy production nodes (45nm/32nm/28nm) in order to achieve yield and performance goals, and support on weekly module meetings & activities. Respond to foundry customer requests and delivering the data & analysis to meet expectation.

• Supports new technology and process transfer projects from Samsung HQ (South Korea).

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or related technical fields.

• 5+ years of Semiconductor process engineering experience in defect monitor and reduction.

• Experience in leading logic technology (45nm or below) development is strongly preferred.

• Relevant experience in advanced defect inspection and review tools (bright field, dark field, e-beam, Vis-edge etc.) is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of Klarity Defect (or similar) software and its application in a semiconductor processing environment is useful.

• Working knowledge in SPC and DOE methodology is required

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.