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Our Process and Integration Engineering (PIE) team is responsible for end-to-end control and maturation of the production line, connecting in-line process control and end-of-line device performance through data-driven analysis.\n\nAs we are ramping up production, defects are a key lever for yield, cycle time and costs. This is where our new Defectivity Engineer comes in!\n\nYou will take ownership of defect detection, classification, monitoring and reduction across the full process flow, from incoming substrates and epitaxial growth to final metallization. You will translate inspection data into clear priorities, identify patterns and lead the response to defect excursions and customer complaints. Working closely with process, equipment and device integration teams, you will drive root-cause investigations and implement improvements that prevent defects at their source.\n\nTogether with our PCM Engineer, Device Integration Engineers and Statistician, you will connect in-line defect patterns to end-of-line device performance and yield. This will help us focus engineering efforts on the defects with the greatest impact on product quality, manufacturing efficiency and cost.\n\nWe welcome both Medior and Senior candidates and will tailor the level of technical ownership, project leadership and strategic responsibility to your experience. 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review defect images, disposition affected lots, identify the source tool or process step, and drive containment.\n\nData & Analytics:\n\n Prepare and combine defect data from our 24/7 production with process, PCM and test data, and build dashboards that show line health at a glance.\n\n Correlate in-line defects with end-of-line PCM and device test results, together with Device Integration Engineers and our Statistician, to find what limits yield.\n\nDefect Reduction & Ownership:\n\n Drive defect reduction with process and equipment engineers through defect Paretos, regular defect reviews and root-cause analysis (SEM, EDX, cross-sections).\n\n Own 8Ds for defect-related incidents and customer complaints, providing root cause and corrective actions together with Quality.\n\n Be the go-to expert for defectivity: maintain the defect library and clear, visual work instructions, and train operators in defect classification.\n\nJob requirements\n\nOur ideal candidate:\n\n Master’s degree or 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