About Global Foundries

Global Foundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, Global Foundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for supporting inline yield performance through defect analysis and yield improvement initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with module and process engineers to identify defect sources, drive corrective actions, and enhance wafer quality to meet product requirements.

Your Job:

• Supervise YDD Associate Engineers and wafer technicians to ensure smooth 24/7 inline shift operations.

• Train and certify D0 Associate Engineers on recipe creation, defect source identification, and tool operation.

• Maintain, enhance, and ensure compliance with internal SOPs and CAS; participate in internal and external audits.

• Perform inline failure analysis using FIB, SEM, and EDX tools.

• Operate YDD inspection tools (e.g. Brightfield, Darkfield) and develop, optimize, and maintain inspection recipes.

• Ensure proper maintenance, housekeeping, and governance of YDD tools and associated recipes.

• Conduct defect partition analysis and generate detailed technical reports on yield and defect issues.

• Build and maintain a comprehensive defect source library and tool defect fingerprinting database.

• Track and analyze inline defect performance by layer, process tool, and chamber on a weekly basis.

• Perform killer ratio analysis and defect characterization across process tools.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for defect reduction in collaboration with module, equipment, and vendor teams.

• Partner with process engineers across modules to troubleshoot inline defects and implement yield improvement actions.

• Provide scan support for low-yield investigations and collaborate with PI, YE, and PE teams on technology- and device-specific yield enhancement activities.

• Automate routine analysis and reporting activities to improve troubleshooting efficiency and team productivity.

• Ensure wafer quality meets product and customer requirements; exercise authority to stop shipment or production when quality risks are identified.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Microelectronics Engineering or any engineering related field.

• 1-3 year experience in semiconductor equipment role is preferred

Global Foundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with Global Foundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia