Yield Development Engineering Manager-Strategic Programs (AI)

Location: Hybrid role based at the hirify.global site in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

Annual salary: $224,970–$374,800 USD

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor technologies and operates high-volume manufacturing environments focused on advanced technology nodes and packaging.

What you will do

• Define and execute a multi-year yield and defect engineering strategy integrating AI/ML, automation, and digital transformation.
• Lead enterprise-level programs that transition yield management from reactive analysis to predictive and prescriptive systems.
• Deploy AI and agentic AI solutions for defect detection, classification, excursion prevention, and root cause analysis.
• Integrate data platforms, digital twins, advanced analytics, and real-time decision hirify.globalligence into fab operations.
• Oversee yield performance, resolve complex yield limiters and defect excursions, and accelerate yield ramp and defect pareto convergence.
• Lead cross-site programs and a multidisciplinary organization spanning engineering, data science, AI, manufacturing, and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing with deep expertise in yield engineering, defect metrology, or process integration.
• Experience with defect metrology tools, inspection systems, yield analysis, and high-volume manufacturing ramp phases.
• Experience integrating data analytics, machine learning, or AI solutions into engineering workflows.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs and influencing senior stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
• Position of Trust requires passing an extended background investigation, subject to applicable country law.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in a relevant technical or data-centric discipline.
• Experience with digital manufacturing ecosystems, data platforms, MES integration, and advanced analytics tools.
• Experience with advanced packaging technologies such as Foveros, EMIB, or heterogeneous integration.
• Track record of scaling enterprise-level engineering systems or platforms and connecting technical outcomes to cost, cycle time, and revenue impact.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining on-site and off-site work.
• Competitive pay with stock bonuses.
• Health, retirement, and vacation benefits.
• Opportunity to lead innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and scalable system-driven excellence.