Yield Engineer

Yield Engineer - 12 Month Contract (with extension) - Ipswitch, UK Role Overview: Join our team as a Semiconductor Photonics Yield Improvement Engineer.
You'll analyze and resolve yield issues, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvements in photonics semiconductor manufacturing.
Your expertise in III-V semiconductor device physics and problem-solving will be crucial to advancing our production efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities: Analyze production data to identify and address yield detractors.
Optimize manufacturing processes to improve yield and reduce variability.
Conduct root-cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with process, design, and quality teams to resolve issues.
Manage and report yield data for both production and R&D products.
Integrate new technologies to enhance yield and efficiency.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for process and product quality.
Qualifications: Required: PhD in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
Experience with III-V photonic or optical semiconductor devices.
Proficiency in failure analysis, SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Skills in Python scripting and large data analysis.
Preferred: Knowledge of lasers, optical devices, and advanced manufacturing processes.
Experience with tools like MS Excel or Minitab.
Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership.
Thrives in a dynamic environment, capable of working independently or as part of a team.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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