Staff Engineer (AOI)

Position Overview 

Mid-End AOI Technical Staff 

The Mid-End AOI Technical Staff serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) technologies within Mid-End manufacturing operations. The role is responsible for driving technical excellence in AOI inspection strategy, recipe optimization, defect detection capability, process characterization, yield improvement, and advanced problem-solving. Working across multiple functional teams, the individual provides technical leadership to enhance product quality, manufacturing robustness, and operational efficiency. 

Key Responsibilities 

AOI Technology Leadership 

• Serve as the technical authority for AOI processes across Mid-End manufacturing. 

• Develop and maintain best-in-class AOI inspection methodologies, standards, and specifications. 

• Drive continuous enhancement of AOI detection capability while minimizing false calls and inspection variability. 

• Establish and optimize inspection strategies to maximize defect capture and process effectiveness. 

Advanced Process Optimization 

• Perform detailed data analytics to identify defect trends, process excursions, and yield losses. 

• Lead complex root cause investigations using statistical and engineering methodologies. 

• Define and optimize process windows through DOE, characterization studies, and capability analysis. 

• Develop innovative solutions to improve inspection accuracy, throughput, and manufacturing quality. 

New Technology & Innovation 

• Evaluate and implement advanced AOI technologies, algorithms, and inspection methodologies. 

• Lead technical assessments for new equipment, software upgrades, and system enhancements. 

• Collaborate with suppliers and equipment manufacturers on technology roadmaps and capability improvements. 

• Benchmark industry best practices and identify opportunities for adoption. 

New Product Introduction (NPI) 

• Support NPI and technology transfer activities by developing and validating AOI inspection solutions. 

• Define inspection requirements and qualification criteria for new products and packages. 

• Ensure inspection coverage and defect detection capability meet customer and business requirements. 

Cross-Functional Technical Support 

• Partner with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve technical challenges. 

• Provide technical consultation on defect mechanisms, yield improvement, and process optimization. 

• Support customer technical reviews, audits, and quality investigations when AOI expertise is required. 

Knowledge Management 

• Develop technical standards, specifications, best practices, and lessons learned. 

• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and provide technical guidance to engineering teams. 

• Drive standardization of AOI recipes and inspection methodologies across manufacturing operations. 

Technical Competencies 

Core Expertise 

• Advanced AOI inspection technology and recipe optimization. 

• Defect classification and image analysis. 

• Semiconductor assembly and package interaction understanding. 

• Statistical Process Control (SPC). 

• Design of Experiments (DOE). 

• Process characterization and capability analysis. 

• Root cause analysis (8D, DMAIC, Fishbone, 5-Why). 

• Yield improvement methodologies. 

• Equipment qualification and validation. 

Analytical Skills 

• Advanced data analytics and statistical interpretation. 

• JMP, Minitab, Python, SQL, or equivalent analytical tools. 

• Large dataset analysis and pattern recognition. 

• Technical report generation and presentation. 

Qualification Requirements 

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or PhD in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Physics, or related Engineering discipline. 

• Minimum 8-12 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience. 

• Extensive experience in AOI, vision inspection systems, quality engineering, or process engineering. 

• Demonstrated track record in solving complex manufacturing and quality challenges. 

• Strong experience in process optimization, NPI support, and technology development. 

• Knowledge of automotive and semiconductor quality requirements (IATF16949, SPC, FMEA, Control Plan) is preferred. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

Technical Excellence 

• AOI Detection Effectiveness 

• False Call Reduction 

• AOI Escapee Reduction 

• Defect Coverage Improvement 

Operational Impact 

• Yield Improvement Contribution 

• Quality Excursion Reduction 

• NPI Qualification Success Rate 

• Factory Cost Reduction Contribution 

• Throughput Improvement 

Technology Development 

• Successful Technology Deployments 

• AOI Standardization Achievement 

• Innovation and Patent Contributions 

• Technical Project Completion Rate 

This version aligns more closely with titles such as: 

• Senior Technical Staff, Mid-End AOI 

• Principal Engineer, AOI Technology 

• AOI Technical Expert 

• Distinguished Engineer, AOI Process 

• Technical Staff Engineer – Mid-End Inspection 

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