Ocotillo Technology Fabrication Defect Metrology Layer Owner - Arizona, Phoenix, United States
$89,010 - $170,630 USD yearly
Originally posted 12 August 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 30 September 2026.
We are increasing our investment in defect metrology technology, implementing a new Win It Inline initiative.
About the role
This role involves delivering high-quality analytical insights to minimize defects for a segment of the manufacturing line by collaborating with process engineers to improve tool and process capability. This position will support the implementation of a new Win It Inline initiative using advanced real-time monitoring.
What you'll do
- Perform detailed data analysis using statistical/data mining tools to identify root causes of defect issues.
- Identify exclusionary or baseline sources of defects and recommend/lead corrective actions.
- Lead/participate in continuous improvement projects for improved defect performance.
- Provide expertise on process flow segments and control all aspects of defect analysis.
- Lead/participate in multi-area problem-solving teams to provide defect reduction expertise to troubleshoot complex yield problems.
- Support manufacturing technicians and interact with on-site vendor field service engineering.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Statistics/Data Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
- 2+ years relevant experience in Semiconductor fabrication and processing techniques (Lithography, Etch, CMP, Thin Films, Plating, etc.) OR Master’s degree in related field.
- Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of experiments (DOE) principles, and Statistical data analysis.
Nice to have
- Active US Government TS Security Clearance with SCI access OR the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government TS Security Clearance with SCI access (requires US Citizenship).
- Statistical Data Analysis and Programming Experience in JMP/JSL, Python, R and SQL.
- 3+ years of New Technology startup experience.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in Process/Yield Engineering.
- Experience in manufacturing environment.
- Experience in metrology.
- Experience working in a semiconductor foundry and/or OSAT environment, with an understanding of wafer fabrication, assembly, test, and manufacturing operations.
This role has been open 66 days — well above the 53-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3796
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Median days open
53 d
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Median salary
$126k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Intel Corporation | All employers we track in this specialty (3796 roles · 81 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 44 | 3796 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 182 | 9862 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 39 d | 53 d (−14 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 617 open roles · median 53 d
- Lam Research · 559 open roles · median 43 d
- Micron Technology · 283 open roles · median 44 d
- KLA Corporation · 251 open roles · median 67 d
- ASML · 195 open roles · median 70 d
- ASM International · 162 open roles · median 85 d
How we counted: 3796 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 81 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 17 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.