About the Role
The Photo Reticle Engineer is responsible for the health and performance of reticle-related tools supporting fab production, focusing on inspection, cleaning, or repair. This role provides support for operational issues, ensures adherence to quality and compliance standards, collects performance data, generates KPI reports, and drives continuous-improvement initiatives. The role reports to the Inspection or Equipment manager.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prioritize, and coordinate system-level improvements for the reticle-related toolset supporting fab production.
- Continuously monitor equipment and process metrics, extracting, validating, and integrating tool-specific parameters, to ensure stable, repeatable operations.
- Ensure that all reticles, whether inspected, cleaned, or repaired, meet the required quality specifications before release into production.
- Respond to reticle-quality incidents and develop release-strategy plans that satisfy manufacturing schedules.
- Troubleshoot and drive escalation handling for any situation that threatens reticle availability, working with vendors and fab engineers.
Requirements
- B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical), Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or similar technical degree.
- 2-5 years experience in semiconductor process engineering.
- High degree of knowledge with Spotfire is a plus.
- Knowledge of scripting language (Python, R, VBA, or JSL preferred).
- Understanding of semiconductor wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography.
- Applicants must be authorized to access information subject to U.S. export control laws or eligible for government authorization.
- By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
Skills
- Spotfire
- Python
- R
- VBA
- JSL
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- 2-5 years
Education Level
- B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical), Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or similar technical degree
Salary/Compensations
- $76,000.00 - $145,000.00
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Onsite café(s)
- Workout facilities
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 2 personal holidays
- 10 regular holidays
- Wellness incentives
- MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance
About the Company
- Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world.
- 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.
