Intern - Probe Automation

Project Title

Move Table Optimizer: Applied Artificial Intelligence for Wafer Test Optimization

Project Description

Develop an applied Artificial Intelligence solution that automatically generates optimized wafer test movement configurations.

During wafer testing, a probe card moves across the wafer to contact and test each die. The movement sequence must cover all required dies using as few contacts as possible. This represents a constrained coverage and sequencing problem that is currently optimized manually on a case-by-case basis.

The intern will apply optimization, machine learning, and software engineering techniques to develop an optimization engine and a web application for engineers to visualize, compare, and evaluate recommended configurations. This project provides practical exposure to Artificial Intelligence-enabled optimization, web application development, and semiconductor wafer probe testing.

Objectives

• Develop an optimization engine that generates and ranks wafer test movement configurations.
• Reduce the manual effort required to evaluate individual wafer test cases.
• Enable engineers to visualize and compare recommended configurations through a web application.
• Quantify potential improvements in test time and tester utilization using representative production cases.

Project Scope

• Apply optimization and machine learning techniques to generate and rank wafer test movement configurations.
• Analyze historical configuration data and benchmark model results against manually optimized configurations.
• Develop a web application for engineers to visualize, compare, and select recommended configurations.
• Validate the recommendations using representative production cases and quantify the improvements achieved.

Learning Opportunities

• Develop an applied Artificial Intelligence solution from problem formulation through model development, application integration, and validation.
• Gain experience working with real semiconductor manufacturing data and practical engineering constraints.
• Build hands-on knowledge of semiconductor wafer probe testing in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Automation, Equipment, and Engineering teams.

Deliverables

• An optimization engine that generates and ranks wafer test movement configurations.
• A web application featuring wafer visualization and side-by-side comparison of recommended configurations and potential savings.
• A validation report documenting the methodology, results, limitations, and quantified improvements.

Impact of the Project

A previous manual optimization study for one product reduced the number of contacts per wafer by two, resulting in a 7.14% reduction in test time for that product.

As manual optimization limits the number of cases that can be evaluated, automating the process could make similar optimization methods repeatable across a broader product mix. The solution has the potential to shorten test time, improve tester utilization, and provide engineers with a consistent method for evaluating wafer test movement configurations.

Required Skillsets

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and software engineering skills.
• Experience with Python, Linux, Angular, and Structured Query Language.
• Familiarity with machine learning, optimization libraries, or Artificial Intelligence-enabled workflows.
• Exposure to combinatorial optimization, coverage optimization, sequencing, or path-planning problems is an advantage.

Candidate Requirements

Course of Interest

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.

Duration of Period

The ideal candidate should be able to commit to a full-time internship period of at least 5 months.

Location & Department

Location: F10NX

Department: Probe

Additional Information

High-performing interns may be considered for future internship or full-time employment opportunities, subject to business needs, role availability, and the applicable selection process.

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