Experienced Yield Enhancement Technician Tool Owner

The Yield Enhancement Technician / Tool Owner is responsible for improving manufacturing yield, optimizing process tool performance, and ensuring equipment reliability within a semiconductor fabrication environment. This role combines hands-on technical support with ownership of specific process tools, driving continuous improvement through data analysis, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering teams. **Primary Responsibilities:** * Monitor wafer yield metrics and identify trends, excursions, and systematic defects. * Perform root cause analysis on yield loss using defect inspection, SPC charts, and process data. * Implement corrective and preventive actions  to improve yield and reduce variation. * Analyze inline and end-of-line data to detect early warning signals for yield degradation. * Work closely with process engineers, integration engineers, maintenance technicians, and operations teams. * Serve as the primary technical owner for assigned inspection tools (e.g., KLA2367, SP1/2, Puma, Altair). * Ensure tool uptime, availability, and performance meet fab targets. * Track and drive key tool metrics such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and uptime. * Qualify tools after maintenance, upgrades, or process changes to ensure production readiness. * Provide training and technical guidance to operators and junior technicians. **Required Qualifications** * Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field. * 3+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, or yield improvement. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. * Familiarity with SPC, FDC, and yield management systems. * Knowledge of specific semiconductor process areas (e.g., lithography, etch, deposition). * Familiarity with semiconductor defect inspection and metrology tools. * Analytical thinking and root cause problem-solving. * Attention to detail and data-driven decision making. * Strong communication and teamwork skills. * Semiconductor fabrication facility (cleanroom environment). * Requires use of cleanroom attire (bunny suit). * Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds. * May include shift work, on-call support, or extended hours during critical issues [More information about NXP in the United States...](https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/worldwide-locations/united-states:USA) NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-97b2