Yield and Process Control Automation Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Yield and Process Control Automation Engineer (Semiconductor): Designing and deploying automation software for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing with an accent on integrating factory systems including MES, yield management, and SPC. Focus on implementing real-time communication interfaces and optimizing throughput and product quality.

Location: On-site in Phoenix, Arizona, US

Salary: $149,600 - $284,580 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology.

What you will do

• Architect and deploy automation solutions across wafer prep, die prep, and assembly test manufacturing.
• Partner with manufacturing, IT, and process engineering teams to translate business needs into automation software.
• Design and implement real-time communication interfaces using SEMI standards (SECS/GEM, GEM300).
• Maintain and optimize software architecture for scalability, robustness, and maintainability.
• Lead root-cause analysis and system-level debugging for complex integration issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive the adoption of best practices across the automation team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 7+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing automation or systems integration.
• 5+ years of experience with database systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• 5+ years of experience with yield management systems (YMS), statistical process control (SPC), and automated workflows.
• Must be able to work on-site in Phoenix, Arizona

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with SEMI communication standards (SECS/GEM, EDA/Interface A, GEM300).
• Experience in 300mm manufacturing environments (MES300/Workstream).
• Understanding of factory KPIs including OEE, cycle time, throughput, and yield.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including base pay and stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs.
• Generous vacation and paid leave policies.
• Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing technology for the AI era.