Senior AI Architect - Semiconductor Yield & Process Control

Skyworks
Richardson, TX
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced AI/Data Architect to join the Texas Fab Yield Enhancement and Control Systems team. This person will be a solutions architect to design and deploy intelligent systems that drive yield improvement with root cause analysis and process optimization across our wafer fabrication operations.

What You Will Do

Architect and implement AI/Data solutions for automated root cause analysis of yield excursions and process drift, design statistical correlation engines, build and maintain AI/ML solutions for anomaly detection and process control enhancement, and work with IT to integrate solutions with manufacturing systems and data platforms.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, with a fast-paced environment and a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent industry experience.
  • 5+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, process engineering, or fab data systems
  • Expertise in statistical correlation methods (multivariate analysis, PCA, partial correlation, Granger causality) applied to manufacturing data
  • Strong software engineering skills (Python, SQL, Spark/PySpark, Git) with understanding of production-quality code practices
  • Demonstrated experience with AI architectures
  • Deep understanding of ML techniques: supervised/unsupervised learning, time-series analysis, Bayesian methods, and causal inference
  • Familiarity with yield management concepts: bin pareto, wafer maps, lot genealogy, split-lot analysis, inline-to-final correlation

Benefits

  • Access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option)
  • 401(k) plan and company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave)
  • Incentive plan
  • Additional awards, including recognition and stock
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