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About the role
The Senior Engineer,, Applications Engineering (APC) is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining Advanced Process Control (APC) systems—including run‑to‑run (R2R) control and fault detection & classification (FDC)—to improve manufacturing yield, process capability, cycle time, and equipment productivity.
What they're looking for
- BS/MS in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical), Applied Physics, Operations Research, Data Science or Statistics
- Experience with semiconductor R2R control and FDC systems
- Strong analytical and programming skills, proficiency with statistical analysis and ML tools such as JMP, Python, and multivariate analysis platforms
- Knowledge of semiconductor processing technologies and equipment
- Solid understanding of IT systems, including: Linux system administration and shell‑based workflow,
- Windows OS,
More about this role
The Senior Engineer,, Applications Engineering (APC) is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining Advanced Process Control (APC) systems—including run‑to‑run (R2R) control and fault detection & classification (FDC)—to improve manufacturing yield, process capability, cycle time, and equipment productivity. The role requires close collaboration with process, equipment, and IT engineering teams to deploy scalable APC solutions, advance automation initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across wafer manufacturing operations.
As part of the industry’s transition from traditional feedback‑based APC to AI‑augmented, model‑driven control, the Senior Engineer will help integrate predictive and data‑driven methods that more accurately identify process drift, reduce variability, and minimize scrap. These next‑generation APC capabilities leverage machine learning, virtual metrology, and advanced equipment analytics to enhance system stability and responsiveness.
The Senior Engineer plays a critical role in enabling these AI‑enhanced manufacturing capabilities while ensuring stable, high‑quality, and efficient wafer production.
- Implement APC solutions in collaboration...
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