CVD Equipment Engineer

Samsung Electronics America; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an equipment engineer to monitor wafer fabrication equipment, qualify new manufacturing tools, and coordinate downtime with manufacturing. You will analyze data to identify trends, adjust process parameters, and implement in-line changes to improve yield and efficiency.

The role requires scripting, statistics understanding, and experience with data-analysis software, with the ability to work in a 24x7 FAB environment and wear clean room PPE.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or CS with strong academics.
• Experience with Python, data analysis tools, and statistics.
• Familiarity with Lean, TPS, or 5S principles and 8D problem solving.
• Experience analyzing equipment and process data to drive improvements.
• Ability to perform change point management and SOP updates.

Responsibilities

• Monitors wafer fabrication equipment and responds to issues.
• Qualifies new manufacturing equipment and coordinates qualifications.
• Analyzes data to identify trends and informs processing decisions.
• Adjusts parameters and monitors tools after maintenance.
• Implements in-line process/equipment changes (CPM).
• Communicates technical information within the department via presentations.
• Completes other duties and continuously revises SOPs.
• Develops improved processes to increase capability.
• Monitors operations costs and drives cost-reduction projects.

Skills

Python scripting

Data analysis

Lean 5S

8D problem solving

Troubleshooting

SOP development

Technical communication

Shift work

Alarm interpretation

PPE handling

Education

BS or MS in Engineering/Physics/Chemistry/CS

GPA 3.0+ for new grads

Tools

Spotfire

JMP

MATLAB

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

Job Description Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an equipment engineer interested in working alongside a talented team of professionals with a key focus on establishing and maintaining world class process/equipment and implementing yield enhancement as a competitive advantage along with ability to identify complex problems and implementing solutions.

Role And Responsibilities

• Monitors the wafer fabrication equipment and respond to issues
• Qualifies new manufacturing equipment
• Coordinates the scheduling of equipment qualifications and equipment down time with manufacturing
• Uses software to analyze data, identify trends to make decisions about processing product.
• Makes adjustments when equipment parameters are exceeded and monitors process parameters when tools return from maintenance.
• Executes in line changes (CPM) to the process or equipment.
• Communicates technical information within the department through presentations.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Continuously revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Develops improved processes to increase capability.
• Monitor operations costs and develop cost reduction projects

Skills And Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science (new grads need 3.0 GPA or better)
• Experience scripting in Python, VBA, or equivalent language
• Understanding of statistical methods
• Change Point Management experience and understanding of Lean, TPS, or 5S principles
• Structure Problem Solving (8D, 7-step, etc..)
• Software Data Analysis software (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.)
• Troubleshooting Equipment or Process failures
• Ability to wear clean room suit and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and lift < 35 lbs as well as work in tight fitting, FAB environment and sit at a computer for an extended period of time
• Ability to discern audible alarms
• May be exposed to yellow lights, blinking lights and potential to work with materials which contain hazardous chemicals
• Ability to support and/or work shift duties in a 24x7 manufacturing environment

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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The current base salary range for this role is between $70,480 - $179,090. 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.