BEOL Reliability Engineer

Samsung Electronics Perú; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite gym

Maternity/Paternity leave

PTO + holidays

Wellness programs

MBO bonuses

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor, a leader in advanced CMOS technology, seeks a BEOL TQR Staff Engineer to lead reliability improvements and collaborate across teams on core fabrication challenges. You will drive experiments, analyze time-to-fail data, and apply reliability models to optimize device performance and yield.

The role emphasizes robust experimentation, data-driven decision making, and the continuous enhancement of reliability testing methods to reduce risk and extend device lifetimes.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Material, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skill and knowledge of reliability failure mechanisms.
• Knowledge of wafer-fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for reliability improvement activities.
• Identify, plan, and execute reliability evaluations for new technology qualification, process changes and abnormal events.
• Design, execute, and analyze designed experiments to improve semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Utilize statistical tools and reliability models to extract lifetime from time-to-fail data.
• Develop and optimize reliability test methods and modeling for risk detection and margin improvement.

Skills

Reliability knowledge

Problem-solving

Statistical analysis

Wafer fabrication

Education

Engineering degree (Material/Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

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. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

In your role as a BEOL TQR Staff Engineer, you'll use your strong problem-solving skill to support the reliability engineering activity for advanced CMOS technology node.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For: Provide technical leadership for reliability improvement activities, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Identify, plan, and execute reliability evaluations for new technology qualification, process changes and abnormal events. Design, execute, and analyze designed experiments to improve semiconductor fabrication processes. Utilize statistical tools and reliability models to extract lifetime from time to fail data. Conduct reliability assessment to ensure semiconductor fabrication process robust and optimized. Develop and optimize reliability test method and modeling for reliability risk detection and margin improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you'll need: BS/MS/Phd in Material, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. Strong problem-solving skill, solid knowledge of reliability failure mechanisms and underlying physics and statistical analysis. In-depth knowledge of wafer-fabrication process. The current base salary range for this role is between $70,480 - $212,650. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE
• Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

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