Process Engineer III, Defects Technologist

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• Support AGS service product development for defects and Zero Defect CoE defect knowledge base development with a primary focus on defect analysis troubleshooting and reduction methodologies

• Design and implement defect knowledge base frameworks including root cause identification failure analysis and solution development

• Develop DefectRx data collection strategies and failure analysis (FA) plans in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) aligned with program goals and objectives

• Review and validate defect data analysis conducted by field engineers (MPEs CEs); ensure data integrity and verify DES auto-classification accuracy

• Partner with field engineers to identify defect root causes using the DefectExpert System (DES); collaborate with cross-functional SMEs when knowledge gaps exist

• Contribute to the expansion and continuous improvement of DES and Zero Defect knowledge bases by integrating learnings and field data

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FabVantage DefectRx Defect CoE BU TSE FSO) to extend DES capabilities across additional products and legacy tools

• Develop and enhance defect troubleshooting methodologies including troubleshooting trees by equipment type with structured workflows and detailed steps

• Perform gap analysis of existing defect troubleshooting capabilities and recommend improvements based on fab requirements and field feedback

• Collect and analyze defect incident data from field operations (legacy and NPI tools); validate root causes and implement corrective solutions
• Build maintain and curate comprehensive defect knowledge bases including defect signatures wafer maps particle images and compositional data
• Analyze installed base configurations and service case histories to ensure knowledge bases adequately cover product and system variations
• Partner with Service Business Units (SBUs) and Business Units (BUs) to define roadmaps for defect troubleshooting and defect reduction solutions
• Develop training materials technical documentation case studies technical bulletins and lessons learned to support field deployment and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to customer value propositions for DES to encourage collaboration and defect data sharing
• Actively participate in technical forums workshops symposia and internal communities (Defect CoP CoE meetings project reviews conferences) to drive thought leadership

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