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Yield Defect Density Engineer
Yield Defect Density Engineer-June 2024
Singapore
Jun 28, 2025
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About Yield Defect Density Engineer

  Company:

  RF360 Singapore Pte., Ltd.

  Job Area:

  Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

  General Summary:

  Job Scope

  Process Owner of Final Inspection and AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection).

  Train Process Technician and support 24/7 wafer fab operator team.

  Operate defect inspection tools (AOI and microscopes).

  Create and optimize recipes for all defect inspection tool types.

  Investigate and dispose low yield wafer lots.

  Analyse inline defect data from inspection and SEM review tools.

  Troubleshoot and shutdown affected process tools based on data analysis.

  Support process modules and yield engineering for inline defect support.

  Integrate defect data into yield enhancement software.

  Job Responsibilities

  Perform comprehensive wafer scrap analysis, identify root causes for defect low yield and drive Operations for improvements.

  Feedback and work closely with process modules on process-related low yield issues so as to come up with effective containment and corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

  Lead quality investigations and continuous improvement programs to resolve chronic process and quality issues, and institute permanent resolutions to assure product quality and enhance process robustness.

  Identify potential frontend fab process steps/areas as opportunities for baseline defect improvement and work closely with process/equipment engineers via various yield improvement projects.

  Apply hands-on and with deep involvement at work.

  Guide process technicians in problem solving and analysis.

  Take accountability of work and possesses strong sense of responsibility.

  Provide process, failure and yield analyses and defect review trainings to all technicians to build up their technical competencies.

  Contribute lessons learnt into knowledge base for sustainability.

  KPI / Expectations

  Meet the KPI targets for output, scraps, quality and costs.

  Effective execution of tasks to achieve overall FE yield target.

  Achieve minimum quality excursions affecting backend.

  Zero customer returns attributed to FE.

  Provide timely feedback on low yield / quality issues with analysis / investigation report and summary of root cause & recommended actions to Operations within 5 working days.

  Zero tolerance for CSR, EHS, ESD, 5S requirement and cleanroom protocol.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

  Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

  At least a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

  Experience in high volume manufacturing of electronics components in an MNC or semi-conductor industry.

  Direct working experience in wafer fab process integration will be added advantage.

  Possess strong technical competencies in his field of study.

  Able to work under pressure and with strong commitment at work.

  Possess SQL capability

  Good knowledge of statistical and quality tools.

  Experience with software applications such as MS Power Point, Excel and Word.

  Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:

  Good knowledge of wafer fab manufacturing processes and capable of applying them effectively at work.

  Knowledge on defect engineering with defect review experience.

  Strong organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills.

  Systematic troubleshooting and problem solving skills using DMAIC, cause-and- effect, 5Whys analysis, KT tools, etc.

  Application of quality and SPC tools at work - FMEA, DOE, SPC, etc.

  Dynamic, resourceful, creative, innovative and self-driven.

  Manage changes effectively.

  Level of Responsibility:

  • Works under supervision.

  • Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.

  • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.

  • Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

  Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here (https://qualcomm.service-now.com/hrpublic?id=hr_public_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0039028) for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

  Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

  Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

  To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

  If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers (http://www.qualcomm.com/contact/corporate) .

  EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification

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