Apple · 10 hours ago
Foundry Interface Engineer
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. In this role, you will be responsible for ramping product yield and performance by collaborating with wafer foundry partners to identify and resolve yield issues, as well as driving process improvements to meet product timelines.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Handle the Identification, diagnosis, and correction of characteristics of the FEOL or BEOL process or layout issues which limit product yield and performance
Design of experiments for FEOL and BEOL process module improvements
Define and drive statistical yield, electrical test and defect data analysis with foundries
Handle foundry partners for timely execution of plans for process and performance improvements and product ramp
Plan process corners to ensure robust product performance across manufacturing process variation
Work with the foundry to improve process variation, ensure correct SPC limits in place for key process parameters
Regular communication of the process, yield improvement and execution status to Apple management team
Work with Apple’s internal supply chain management and engineering/operational project management groups for post ramp system qualifications
Qualification
Required
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Preferred
10+ years of process integration experience working in an IDM or a Foundry process
Experience in integration modules such as Fin and STI formation, Spacer, Silicide, Stress Engineering, High-K Metal Gate, Lithography, Etch, CMP technologies
Experience with advanced process technology preferably Fin-FET and GAA CMOS
Sound understanding of MOSFET device physics and scaling impact
Experience with process design rules and process assumptions
Experience in yield management of high volume manufacturing
Deep understanding of wafer sort testing and analysis methods for typical Application Processor and System On Chip
Solid understanding of failure analysis techniques for root-causing process and device issues
Excellent interpersonal skills to work with internal teams and external suppliers
Domestic and international travel is required
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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