Cleans Leviathan Equipment - Team Representative

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a senior leader to guide the Leviathan equipment engineering team responsible for SEMES tools and FOUP Washers, driving ongoing cost reduction and quality improvements.

You will own day‑to‑day operations, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and apply data analysis to spot trends and justify adjustments. Expect strong leadership and a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years semiconductor equipment engineering.
• 2+ years of direct supervisory or lead experience.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and qualifying fab tools.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, VBA) and data-analysis tools (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, SQL).
• Strong grasp of statistical methods, Change‑Point Management, and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Supervising 6-10 equipment engineers, and provide coaching, performance reviews, and growth plans.
• Fostering a collaborative culture and champion Lean/TPS/6S practices.
• Oversee the full equipment lifecycle for fab equipment – from qualification to de‑commission.
• Manage Change‑Point Management (CPM) activities, daily equipment status reviews, and qualification matrix updates.
• Review pass‑downs, WIP, and work request queues each shift.
• Prioritize equipment repairs, parts orders, and qualification.
• Supervise PTP/WR tickets for non‑urgent work.
• Drive quality initiatives within team
• Adopt/Strategize new projects to improve cost/quality/throughput.
• Use Python, VBA, Spotfire, or JMP to analyze equipment data, spot trends, and recommend adjustments.
• Partner with SEMES, other vendors, Fab Engineering, Maintenance, and other support groups to resolve difficult equipment problems.
• Own capital projects for new or upgraded equipment, including cost justification, schedule coordination, and budget tracking.
• Lead cross‑functional TFTs focused on Stop‑Loss, BM reduction, and quality improvements
• Ensure all work follows SAS fab protocols (clean‑room attire, PPE, ability to lift ≤35lb).
• Keep equipment certifications current and maintain audit readiness.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Tool qualification

Python

VBA

Spotfire

JMP

Matlab

SQL

Statistics

Change-Point Mgmt

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Physics

Materials Science

Computer Science

Tools

Python

VBA

Spotfire

JMP

Matlab

SQL

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 Cleans TR, you’ll lead a high‑performance team of equipment engineers on its Leviathan team. The Leviathan team is primarily responsible for SEMES tools, and FOUP Washers. These tools are responsible for cleaning wafers at virtually every layer in the factory and the leader will have visibility to a large number of integrated/complex issues. The leader will own the day‑to‑day operations of the engineering team and help drive long term projects for cost‑reduction and continuous improvement.

You’ll also lead and serve as the primary liaison between Cleans, SEMES and other cross functional teams.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:

• Supervising 6-10 equipment engineers, and provide coaching, performance reviews, and growth plans.
• Fostering a collaborative culture and champion Lean/TPS/6S practices.
• Oversee the full equipment lifecycle for fab equipment – from qualification to de‑commission.
• Manage Change‑Point Management (CPM) activities, daily equipment status reviews, and qualification matrix updates.
• Review pass‑downs, WIP, and work request queues each shift.
• Prioritize equipment repairs, parts orders, and qualification.
• Supervise PTP/WR tickets for non‑urgent work.
• Drive quality initiatives within team
• Adopt/Strategize new projects to improve cost/quality/throughput.
• Use Python, VBA, Spotfire, or JMP to analyze equipment data, spot trends, and recommend adjustments.
• Partner with SEMES, other vendors, Fab Engineering, Maintenance, and other support groups to resolve difficult equipment problems.
• Own capital projects for new or upgraded equipment, including cost justification, schedule coordination, and budget tracking.
• Lead cross‑functional TFTs focused on Stop‑Loss, BM reduction, and quality improvements
• Ensure all work follows SAS fab protocols (clean‑room attire, PPE, ability to lift ≤35lb).
• Keep equipment certifications current and maintain audit readiness.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or Computer Science
• 5+ years semiconductor equipment engineering
• 2+ years of direct supervisory or lead experience.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting and qualifying fab tools.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, VBA) and/or data‑analysis tools (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, SQL).
• Strong grasp of statistical methods, Change‑Point Management, and structured problem solving.

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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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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