TSMC Arizona - Yield Excellence Engineer

Company

TSMC Arizona Corporation

Location

USA-Arizona

Career Area

Manufacturing (fabs)

Job Type

Engineer / Admin

Employment Type

Regular

Posted

Oct 30, 2026

A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at one of the most advanced semiconductor fabs in the United States. Today, TSMC Arizona's first fab is in full operations on its N5 and N4 process technology. Its second fab will utilize its N3 process technology and will start operations in the second half of 2027. It's third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America's leading technology companies rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the AI and digital future.

A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona's first fab will operate it's leading-edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028. The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America's leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

TSMC Arizona's Yield Enhancement Department is responsible for Defect reduction, Yield improvement, and Inspection methodology excellence.

Job Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities include:

.Identifying potential yield-limiting defect sources; defining an aggressive defect reduction roadmap for the program and related modules; owning the results.

.Using statistical process control principles to sustain production line health and prevent defect induced excursion events; working with module engineers to identify and eliminate process and station defect source; designing and executing experiments; interpreting and extracting insightful results from complex data sets to implement solutions in a timely manner.

.Installing, qualifying and sustaining inline inspection and reviewing equipment to expand capability for inline defect detection.

.Collaborating effectively with integration and process organization partners to identify technology gaps and deficiencies, evaluate and qualify mitigation and continuous improvement solutions.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:

.Bachelor\''s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science.

.Experience in bright field, darkfield and Ebeam defect metrology tool usage

.Experience in inline usage of above tools to monitor/detect integrated and process tool shifts in a high volume 24/7 advance manufacturing fab

.Passion for collaboration with process integration equipment in driving improvements

.Good communication and interpersonal skills.

.Able to work on cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams with diverse backgrounds.

.Must take ownership for solving issues and ensures escalations take place.

.A team player that can multitask and thrive in a very dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Interpersonal Skills:

.Good communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to work on cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.

.Able to take initiatives, adapt priorities and responsibilities to support business needs.

.Hands-on participant with a strong sense of ownership.

.Goal driven with demonstrated ability of working in a high performing team culture.

.Quick assimilation to new technology.

.Ability to troubleshoot complex problems and to own the efforts to address and resolve root causes.

Work Schedule:

.Standard work hours: Monday through Friday

Work Location: Phoenix, AZ

Travel: May require travel dependent on business needs.

Relocation assistance available

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and we welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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TSMC Core Values

At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work:

• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company's success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees.
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company\''s growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice.
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.

(For more details on TSMC's Core Values, please visithttps://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)

Fostering a global inclusive workplace reflects TSMC's core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to global inclusive workplace allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. We strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.

For more information, please refer to 2025 TSMC Global Inclusive Workplace Progress:

• Cultivate an Inclusive Employee Experience: https://www.tsmc.com/static/download/careers/2025_GIWEN1.pdf
• Foster Employee Resource Groups: https://www.tsmc.com/static/download/careers/2025_GIWEN2.pdf
• Expand Our Impact, together: https://www.tsmc.com/static/download/careers/2025_GIWEN3.pdf
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