# Defect Engineer

Hiring organization: [Broadcom Inc.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/broadcom-inc)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/836d2f9e-6abc-43e0-ac60-1164cdab260e

Listed on Broadcom Inc.'s own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Fort Collins, CO
- Salary: 109700 – 175500 USD per year

## Summary

This role focuses on identifying and eliminating defects in semiconductor FBAR filter manufacturing, using data analysis and physical examination to improve yields and reliability. It suits engineers with significant fab experience who enjoy solving complex manufacturing problems across cross-functional teams.

_Our summary, not Broadcom Inc.'s wording._

## Skills named

NumPy, Pandas, Python, SEM, SQL, Statistical Process Control (SPC), TIBCO Spotfire

## Required

- BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related engineering field
- 8+ years in high-volume wafer fabrication, process engineering, defect engineering, or yield enhancement
- Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication process modules (photo, etch, deposition, CMP, test)
- Expertise with Klarity defect analysis software and Statistical Process Control
- Advanced proficiency in JMP for statistical analysis
- Track record leading cross-functional teams on complex manufacturing problems
- Ability to communicate technical data clearly to diverse audiences
- Detail-oriented with knowledge of when to seek cross-functional help

## Nice to have

- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
- 12+ years in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with physical analysis lab tools (SEM, TEM, AFM, FIB) for root-cause identification
- Proficiency in Python or SQL for querying defect databases and trend analysis
- Experience with Python data structures (Pandas/NumPy), spatial math, and geometric logic
- Experience parsing raw file formats like .klarf files
- Automated Spotfire data links and interactive dashboard development
- Experience with automatic defect detection/classification software or AI models for wafer map pattern recognition

Apply on Broadcom Inc.'s site: https://broadcom.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career/job/USA-Colorado-Fort-Collins-4380-Ziegler-Road/Defect-Engineer_R026257