YES (Yield Engineering Systems, Inc.) is a leading manufacturer of reliable, high-tech, cost-effective capital
equipment that transforms materials and surfaces at the nanoscale. From startups to the Fortune 50, our
customers rely on YES to help them unleash products that change lives – from cellphones and IoT
devices, to AI and virtual reality, to diagnostic tests for COVID.

As a preferred provider of wet and dry process technology, we look forward to talking with smart,
energetic, team-oriented people who can grow with us. We provide competitive salary and benefits,
including employee stock ownership, and some of the best co-workers you’ll find anywhere. If this
appeals to you, please read on!

Job Title: Director of Engineering, Wet Process Business Unit
Location: Valencia, CA

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the design, development and productization of wet
processing equipment for the semiconductor industry and related markets. Ideal candidates will have
experience developing wet processing system design and be strong leaders with vision and integrity to
grow with the company. The Director of Engineering will play an active role in designing and developing
large-scale systems, integrating global teams, driving schedules, and providing updates to customers and
upper management. The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership, communication, and
project management skills; several years of management experience; and a belief in developing the skills
and talents of others. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience in identifying and navigating
organizational changes, a keen interest in technology, active engagement with international trends in
engineering and leadership, and above-average emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to aligning engineering designs and resources with company
goals and objectives, providing expert guidance and support, integrating new processes within
engineering, and maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Deliverables

• Leading overall system architecture and design for manual and automated wet processing

equipment

• Designing fluid delivery, measuring, and conditioning for precise process control of surface

preparation and plating processes

• Leading P&ID definition, documentation, and implementation

• Integrating different engineering skill sets into design and development plans

• Supporting established organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies

• Preparing and managing plans/budgets/schedules

• Finding and implementing ways to improve cost-efficiency

• Providing technology leadership to guide engineering teams through complex design tradeoff

analysis

• Resolving complex field process issues, utilizing systematic troubleshooting methodology

involving multiple processes

• Creating systems to communicate issues, track progress and pull resources from multiple

business units and/or functions

• Demonstrating sound statistical techniques, problem-solving methodologies and DOEs (Designs

of Experiment) to quickly determine root causes and action plans

• IP conceptualization & experimentation

• Customer success orientation: influencing and communicating new product and performance

improvement

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct experience in designing and developing capital equipment and 5+ years of

engineering management for the Wet Processing industry

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Physics, Engineering, Materials

Science, or other applicable technical or engineering degrees

• Experience with Wet Process performance tuning (ex: agitation, flow modeling, sequencing)

• Experience and familiarity with chemical compatibility of plastics materials and manufacturing of

related baths/tanks

• Analytically-driven problem solver, with excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to lead projects from experimentation to final testing

• Thorough understanding of materials science and semiconductor processing

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

• 15+ years of on-the-job experience in 300/200mm wafer fab(s), capital equipment manufacturers

or related organizations covering wet process, with demonstrated capability to successfully drive
independent projects

• Superior knowledge of wet chemistries coupled with a solid understanding of how the wet

processing will interact with the IC functionality and integration, as well as the hardware required
to implement these chemistries.

Compensation

• YES offers a stimulating and fun working environment, competitive salaries and benefits, and

company stock.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• YES is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the

basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

• YES prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,

age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Come find out why YES is such a great place to work. Apply today!