Yield Development Engineer

TL;DR

Yield Development Engineer (Semiconductor): Identifying root-cause yield limiters and driving yield and manufacturability improvements across advanced electronic assembly manufacturing. Focus on advanced surface/materials analysis using UHV-based instruments and solving complex electronic packaging manufacturing issues with data-driven problem solving.

Location: US, Arizona, Phoenix

Salary: $133,800.00–$188,890.00 USD (annual)

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor technologies and manufacturing processes for advanced computing devices.

What you will do

• Support advanced electronic assembly manufacturing process development in assembly technology development labs.
• Run ToF-SIMS, XPS, mIRage, nano IR, and Raman spectroscopy analyses.
• Analyze complex ToF-SIMS/Auger/XPS/IR data to identify yield limiters.
• Apply fundamental problem solving to electronic packaging manufacturing issues.
• Provide direct customer support and participate in safety initiatives, lab sustaining and development, process transfer, tool ownership, and training.
• Assist with routine instrument maintenance and provide flexible surface/materials analysis support as needed.

Requirements

• PhD in Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Applied physics, or a STEM-related field, with 1+ years experience, or a Master’s degree with 4+ years experience.
• Experience operating UHV-based analytical equipment, including at least one of: ToF-SIMS, Auger/XPS, dynamic SIMS, mIRage, FTIR, Nano-IR, Raman, AFM, SEM/EDS.
• Required PhD degree or expectation to complete the PhD by Aug. 2026.
• Ability to work independently and interface effectively with peers, engineers, technicians, and other analytical groups.
• Strong communication and organizational/prioritization skills.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site work model required.
• Total compensation includes competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefits (health, retirement, vacation).
• Opportunity to collaborate across teams and disciplines to improve product quality and manufacturing reliability.

Hiring process

• Application review and consideration for employment.
• Recruiter discussion of specific compensation range for the preferred US location.