Manager, Defect Reduction and Yield Enhancement

Manager, Defect Reduction and Yield Enhancement

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Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™.

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The ADI Front-End Fab Quality organization is dedicated to driving customer satisfaction through continuous improvement in front-end semiconductor manufacturing. As a Manager of Defect Reduction & Yield Enhancement, you will lead strategic initiatives to minimize defects and maximize yield, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to deliver measurable improvements in manufacturing performance.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute a comprehensive vision for defect reduction and yield improvement across multiple semiconductor process flows.
• Establish clear objectives, monitor progress, and report outcomes to senior leadership.

Defect Process Governance

• Oversee defect control programs, ensuring robust SPC monitoring and timely corrective actions.
• Drive systemic improvements through root cause analysis and preventive strategies.

Defect Reduction Roadmap

• Develop and implement long‑term strategies for reducing yield‑limiting defects using Pareto analysis and kill ratio methodologies.
• Ensure alignment with corporate quality and operational goals.

Metrology Tool Oversight

• Provide managerial oversight for optical automated defect inspection and SEM review tools.
• Ensure tool matching, recipe optimization, and consistency across platforms.

Cross‑Functional Program Management

• Lead and mentor cross‑functional teams (Integration, Process, Equipment, Operations) to deliver defect reduction projects.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and timely execution of improvement initiatives.

Talent Development

• Coach and develop engineers and technicians, promoting technical growth and knowledge sharing.
• Integrate industry best practices into fab operations.

Data‑Driven Decision Making

• Oversee defect data analysis using KLARITY ACE or similar software to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement efforts.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience: 9+ years in defect reduction and yield enhancement within a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment, including at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis methods (e.g., t‑test, ANOVA) and advanced data analytics tools such as JMP.
• In‑depth knowledge of defect inspection and review systems (e.g., KLA/ONTO bright field, KLA dark field, AMAT SEM review or similar systems).
• Hands‑on experience with defect‑to‑sort correlation, yield kill ratio analysis, and spatial signature interpretation using platforms like KLARITY ACE, KLARITY Defect, or PDF Data Power or similar systems.

Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver measurable results under tight timelines. Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive‑level reporting.

Problem‑Solving: Proven track record of applying data‑driven approaches to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements in manufacturing processes.

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