YED - Yield Excellence Engineer (P3)

TSMC Arizona is operating on leading edge semiconductor process technology. TSMC Arizona’s first fab started operations in Q4’2024 on N5 and N4 process technology. Its second fab will operate N3 process technology and is on track for volume production start in 2H 2027. The third fab will run N2 and more advanced technology, and will be in production by 2030. Plans have been announced to build an additional three semiconductor fabs and two advanced packaging facilities. America's leading technology companies are relying on TSMC Arizona for the next generation of chips that will power the digital and AI future.

TSMC Arizona’s Yield Enhancement Department is responsible for Defect reduction, Yield improvement, and Inspection methodology excellence.

Job Description:

Your main responsibilities include:

• Identifying potential yield-limiting defect sources; defining an aggressive defect reduction roadmap for the program and related modules; owning the results.
• Using statistical process control principles to sustain production line health and prevent defect induced excursion events; working with module engineers to identify and eliminate process and station defect source; designing and executing experiments; interpreting and extracting insightful results from complex data sets to implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Installing, qualifying and sustaining inline inspection and reviewing equipment to expand capability for inline defect detection.
• Collaborating effectively with integration and process organization partners to identify technology gaps and deficiencies, evaluate and qualify mitigation and continuous improvement solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science.
• Experience in bright field, darkfield and Ebeam defect metrology tool usage
• Experience in inline usage of above tools to monitor/detect integrated and process tool shifts in a high volume 24/7 advance manufacturing fab
• Passion for collaboration with process integration equipment in driving improvements
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work on cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams with diverse backgrounds.
• Must take ownership for solving issues and ensures escalations take place.
• A team player that can multitask and thrive in a very dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to work on cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Able to take initiatives, adapt priorities and responsibilities to support business needs.
• Hands-on participant with a strong sense of ownership.
• Goal driven with demonstrated ability of working in a high performing team culture.
• Quick assimilation to new technology.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems and to own the efforts to address and resolve root causes.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Standard work hours: Monday through Friday

Work Location: Phoenix, AZ

Travel: May require travel dependent on business needs.

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and we welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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