Probe Process Engineer - Fremont, United States
Originally posted 24 September 2026 by the employer.
This role supports wafer probe operations.
About the role
This role supports wafer probe operations for product development and high-volume manufacturing environments. You will be responsible for developing, sustaining, and optimizing wafer probe processes, test methodologies, SPC systems, probe card configurations, and test setup infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Develop, qualify, and sustain wafer probe processes, including probe recipes, operating specifications, and engineering controls.
- Define, validate, and maintain probe card configurations and wafer test setups.
- Monitor and optimize process performance using SPC, EDC, and statistical analysis.
- Investigate process excursions and implement data-driven corrective actions to improve yield, quality, and cycle time.
- Lead wafer probe readiness for New Product Introductions (NPI).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting yield enhancement and cycle time reduction.
What you'll need
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer probe engineering, or test engineering.
- Demonstrated proficiency in electrical measurement techniques with hands-on experience in laboratory and cleanroom environments.
- Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and semiconductor test methodologies.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, JMP, Minitab, or equivalent platforms.
- Demonstrated knowledge of measurement system analysis (MSA), gauge R&R, and process capability studies.
- Proven experience with yield optimization, maintenance protocols, and failure analysis.
- Track record of driving process improvements through automation, machine learning, or AI-based initiatives.
Nice to have
- Exceptional troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.
Skills: wafer probe processes, probe recipes, SPC, EDC, yield optimization, semiconductor test methodologies
This role has been open 22 days — well below the 75-day median for Process Engineering roles.
Process Engineering · Semiconductor Process
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Open roles in category
1039
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Median days open
75 d
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Median salary
$139k
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| Metric | Western Digital | All employers we track in this specialty (1039 roles · 57 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 21 | 1039 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 165 | 9874 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 44 d | 75 d (−31 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $139k |
Skills observed across this category: wafer probe processes, probe recipes, SPC, EDC, yield optimization, semiconductor test methodologies
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 352 open roles · median 136 d
- GlobalFoundries · 77 open roles · median 116 d
- Applied Materials · 74 open roles · median 72 d
- Texas Instruments · 54 open roles · median 52 d
- STMicroelectronics · 51 open roles · median 51 d
- Entegris · 43 open roles · median 36 d
How we counted: 1039 open Process Engineering (Semiconductor Process) roles from 57 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.