Yield Enhancement Execution Engineer (SM1)

Texas Instruments•Sherman, TX

20h

About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking a self-directed, highly motivated engineer to join the Yield Enhancement team at SMFAB. The role focuses on improving procedures and processes and supporting safe, defect-free wafer manufacturing operations. The engineer will plan and execute daily operational work, resolve production bottlenecks, support inspection needs, and help maintain the continuous flow of production in a high-volume 300mm wafer fab manufacturing Analog Technologies. The role also supports manufacturing ramp-up, process and equipment startup, process experiments, and improvement initiatives. The engineer will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to analyze data, resolve problems, and identify systematic process- or equipment-related issues. The position requires at least two years in an engineering or manufacturing role and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in an engineering or manufacturing role.
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

A strong foundation in statistical process control, engineering change control, and process release strategies.
Experience in the semiconductor industry.
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience writing defect inspection recipes and setting up inspections.
Ability to quickly retrieve and manipulate large amounts of data; familiarity with SAS.
Proficiency in AI-enabled workflows.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively across functions.
Strong time-management skills that enable on-time project delivery.
Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to take initiative and drive for results.

Responsibilities

Support Yield Enhancement operations to keep the wafer manufacturing line safe and free of defects.
Plan and execute daily operations to resolve line bottlenecks and support internal customer inspection needs.
Proceduralize lot disposition for fellow engineering technician efforts, with a focus on documentation and quality control.
Use expertise with inspection platforms to perform defect partitions and apply defect-sourcing methodologies to determine root causes.
Develop and implement improved manufacturing methods, procedures, and processes to improve efficiency, yield, machine operations, and quality.
Implement project or improvement plans, including efficiency improvements, cost reduction, quality improvement programs, new product support, and other process improvements.
Perform lot and equipment dispositions to support continuous production flow and minimize cycle time in a high-volume 300mm wafer fab running Analog Technologies.
Identify systematic problems related to process or equipment sources and communicate findings continuously to engineering staff.
Support manufacturing ramp-up through equipment and process startup and process experiments (SWRs).
Participate in data analysis and problem resolution with engineering and manufacturing departments.