Staff Silicon Product Engineer – Yield & Test Optimization

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The Role

Product Engineering is a cost, quality, and time-to-market driven team responsible for enabling the availability of microprocessors to our customers. Pre-silicon responsibilities for the Product Engineer include understanding product features and performance targeting, developing end-to-end characterization test plans, and highlighting test flow coverage holes. Post-silicon responsibilities include leading debug across disciplines (Product Engineering, Design, Platform), analysis of characterization and yield data to optimize the test flow for cost and quality, and the execution of characterization plans. The Product Engineer will be responsible for driving yield improvements through data analysis of test results, and collaborative debug with Test, Design, and Fab engineers. Join Us!

The Person

We are looking for someone who are motivated, resourceful, independent, and can take initiative in this fast-paced environment. Strong self-organization and good time management is expected. Effective communication skill, and the ability to foster cross-functional cooperation are vital since are we working closely with the global team. If you have good problem-solving skill and do not shy away from technical challenges, you will find a place in our team, who is passionate about continuous learning and technical growth. A proactive, outstanding teammate who focuses on teamwork, team building, and growing team success.

Key Responsibilities

Yield analysis to improve supply and reduce cost of production.
Leading debug of cross-functional issues (across Test, Design, Platform, Fab)
Characterization and debug of new silicon designs and process technologies
Analysis of part failures leading to test flow improvement
Optimization of test flows/methodologies for improved quality and cost


Preferred Experience

Proven engineering experience in relevant industries
Strong communication skills including data presentation
Data analysis skills/tools: pareto, statistical analysis, JMP (or equivalent)
Windows and Unix proficiency
Semiconductor fabrication and device physics knowledge
Modern computer architecture knowledge
ATE and SLT test methodology experience or equivalent
Experience in Python / pandas for data analysis is a plus


Academic Credentials

BS/MS EE or equivalent

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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