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Process Engineer - Defect Applications

onsemi
Hopewell, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Job Description

onsemi is hiring a self-directed and self-driven Defect Applications Engineer in Hopewell Junction, NY, with primary responsibility to develop Defect inspection strategies and deploy inspection recipes to enable aggressive learning. This includes but is not limited to optimization of defect inspection recipes for better DOI (Defect of Interest) capture, improvement of throughput, tool utilization, manufacturability and overall cost of ownership. This role will drive technical projects to improve variability and overall yield.

Responsibilities

  • Create defect inspection / review recipes using leading edge Brightfield, Darkfield, Macro inspection and/or SEM tools.
  • Develop inspection strategy & methodology in support of technology development
  • Drive continuous improvement to manufacturability and cost of ownership through productivity and fleet optimization.
  • Create and execute DOE (design of experiments), analyze data and communicate results with recommendations to the broader technical teams.
  • Provide effective leadership and mentorship to process technicians
  • Required hands-on, day to day review of process and tool data, evaluation of defect monitoring strategies and understanding of defect mechanisms in support of continuous improvement.
  • Drives broad technical across organizations in support of foundry business ramp.
  • Required to work in a clean-room environment to execute or oversee activities
  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • BS degree in Engineering or a technical field. An MS degree is a plus
  • Experience in semiconductor processing or a similar industry
  • Knowledge of wafer thinning, sputter, plating, photolithography, and wafer bonding is a plus
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams to achieve goals and metrics
  • Experience with FMEA risk analysis is a plus
  • Intermediate-level data analysis skills, specifically in Excel or JMP, using formulas, pivots, and charts, are required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
  • Strong communication skills with experience in presenting technical project details
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented
  • Fluency (written and oral) in English required

onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $75,300-$120,400 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package. https://www.onsemi.com/site/pdf/Benefits-Summary-USA.pdf

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About The Team

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance.

Salary : $75,300 - $120,400

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