About the Role
The Metals team at Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to maintain and develop critical process parameters, identify complex problems, and implement solutions.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
- Take ownership of challenging problems and participate in task force teams for yield, defect, OEE, and scrap reduction.
- Identify KPI performance gaps for ALD process flows and develop projects to close them.
- Produce high-quality, professionally documented reports demonstrating optimized process and equipment states.
- Draw conclusions from statistical analysis and present them with graphical representations.
- Respond to critical fab events, ensuring quick resolution and minimal product impact.
- Generate 8D reports illustrating root cause, corrective actions, and preventative measures.
- Formulate experiments to identify paths for continuous improvement.
- Perform daily monitoring of processes/equipment performance and address abnormal trends.
- Create and update SOPs for process standardization and improved working methods.
- Support cost reduction activities.
- Meet deadlines while producing quality results.
- Adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
- Interface daily with equipment engineers, technicians, and manufacturing teams to set priorities and update project status.
- Communicate effectively, especially during changing priorities, to maintain a productive team environment.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science.
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience in Semiconductor Process Flows.
- Previous experience in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment desired.
- Applicable manufacturing experience in other industries can be considered.
- Thorough understanding of critical process parameters, monitoring strategies, and equipment signals.
- Highly effective written and verbal presentation and communication skills.
- Must be authorized to access information subject to U.S. export control laws or eligible for government authorization.
- Agree not to disclose or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Statistical analysis
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Task planning
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- ASM EMERALD ALD platform experience (highly desired)
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- BS or MS
Salary/Compensations
- $106,000 - $145,000
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Onsite café(s)
- Onsite workout facilities
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 2 personal holidays
- 10 regular holidays
- Wellness incentives
- MBO bonuses (eligible full-time employees)
About the Company
- Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology.
- At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.
Equal Opportunity
- Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
