Cleans Process Technician - Days

Samsung Electronics America; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 83,000; 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

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America in Austin (TX) seeks a Process Technician to support Wet Etch/Cleans operations in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing setting. You will partner with engineers to qualify equipment, investigate misprocesses, and manage production line activities on the Clean/ Wet Etch processes.

The role requires 2+ years in a process tech/mfg role, experience with Cleans and Cu electroplating, and strong SPC analysis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Process Technician or MFG specialist or an Associates Degree or equivalent Semiconductor experience
• Experience with Cleans and Cu Electroplating (DNS/ SEMES/ TEL/ FSI) preferred
• Experience analyzing SPC charts and trend charts is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Responsibilities

• Set up qualification plan to monitor wafer quality after tool maintenance
• Respond to SPC interlocks after investigating root cause
• Determine and execute plan for wafers involved in tool faults; may modify recipe to finish Wet Etch
• Investigate manufacturing constraints related to tool availability and product movement

Skills

Process Technician

Cleans / Wet Etch

DNS / SEMES / TEL / FSI

SPC charts

Excel / Office

Education

Associates degree or equivalent semiconductor experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

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

Position Summary Job Description Summary As a Process Technician within the Cleans department (sometimes called 'Wets' or 'Wet Etch') you'll work alongside a dynamic group of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment producing some of the most advanced semiconductor devices on the planet. You will act as the first responder to product quality issues and manufacturing constraints for our Clean “Wet Etch” processes. This role involves performing equipment qualification, misprocess disposition, root cause investigation, and production line management.

Role and Responsibilities

• Set up the qualification plan to monitor the quality of product wafers that run through our tool for the first time after tool maintenance work
• Respond to SPC interlocks after investigating for possible root cause
• Determine and execute the plan for product wafers involved in tool faults, with partially processed wafers possibly requiring the creation of a modified recipe to complete the Wet Etch process
• Investigate Manufacturing constraints as related to tool availability and product movement

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Process Technician or MFG specialist or an Associates Degree or equivalent Semiconductor experience
• Prior experience with Cleans and Cu Electroplating Process experience is preferred (specifically with DNS, SEMES, TEL or FSI platforms)
• Experience in analyzing SPC charts and trend charts is also a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

The current base salary range for this role is between $18.60/hour - $60.40/hour. 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.

Day Shifts

• A Shift – Sunday through Tuesday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays
• C Shift – Thursday through Saturday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays

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.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

Trade Secrets Notice

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.

Equal Employment 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.

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth.

To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).