Senior Product & Yield Device EngineerThe Senior Product & Yield Device Engineer is a highly technical semiconductor engineering role responsible for full product ownership and yield improvement across advanced optoelectronic device manufacturing operations. This position supports high-volume semiconductor production focused on cutting-edge devices serving consumer electronics, AI, and data communications markets.This engineer will drive product yield improvement initiatives across the full semiconductor manufacturing flow, including epitaxy, wafer fabrication, device testing, inspection, and final product performance.
The role requires deep expertise in semiconductor device physics, statistical analysis, and structured root-cause problem solving.This is not a passive reporting role. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical technical leader who independently decomposes complex yield and device performance challenges, correlates material and process variation to electrical and optical performance, and drives sustainable corrective actions across manufacturing operations.What You'll DoOwn product yield performance across high-volume optoelectronic semiconductor manufacturing operationsDrive rapid resolution of yield excursions and execute root-cause/corrective action initiatives to completionPerform advanced data mining and statistical analysis to correlate epitaxial, process, and manufacturing variables to device performanceAnalyze semiconductor device failures and translate findings into actionable process and reactor optimization improvementsPartner closely with Epitaxy, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Product teams to improve overall yield and product performanceUtilize DOE methodologies and statistical analysis tools to optimize manufacturing performance and process stabilitySupport production line hold resolution and drive rapid disposition activities to minimize manufacturing downtimeCorrelate material-level variation to electrical and optical device performance outcomesDevelop technical models and analytical frameworks tied to yield optimization and device reliabilitySupport customer-facing technical discussions and cross-functional engineering reviews as neededPresent and defend technical conclusions using data-driven analysis and semiconductor device physics principlesContribute to continuous improvement initiatives tied to manufacturing scale-up and operational excellenceWhat You BringPhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or related technical discipline strongly preferred5+ years of semiconductor device, product, or yield engineering experience within high-volume manufacturing environmentsStrong foundation in solid-state physics and semiconductor device operationDeep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and device performance relationshipsExperience with compound semiconductor epitaxy and epi reactor operationsStrong knowledge of epitaxial variables including V/III ratio, precursor flow stability, pressure control, strain, temperature control, and dopant incorporationAdvanced proficiency in statistical analysis, DOE methodologies, and data mining techniquesExperience with JMP, Python, R, or similar analytical software platformsStrong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving abilitiesAbility to communicate and defend technical conclusions in high-visibility engineering environmentsExperience supporting high-volume semiconductor manufacturing operationsPreferred QualificationsExperience with optoelectronic devices, photonics, or compound semiconductor technologiesBackground supporting both NPI and mature production semiconductor productsExperience correlating epitaxial variation to optical and electrical device performanceKnowledge of semiconductor reliability and failure analysis methodologiesCustomer-facing technical support experienceStrong ownership mentality with urgency and accountability in manufacturing support environmentsWhat You GetCompetitive base salary with strong bonus and potential equity opportunityComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matchOpportunity to work on advanced semiconductor technologies supporting AI and high-speed communications marketsHigh-impact technical ownership role with visibility across engineering and manufacturing leadershipFast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment with strong growth momentumOpportunity to drive large-scale yield improvements and influence product performance directlyStrong technical mentorship and long-term career growth opportunitiesExposure to advanced compound semiconductor manufacturing and product engineering operationsCollaborative engineering culture focused on innovation, technical rigor, and operational excellence