Engineer, CMP Engineering

Samsung Electronics America; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America is seeking an Engineer for CMP Engineering to maintain production flow and drive continuous improvement on CMP tools. You will analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineers to uphold safety and quality standards.

Role requires a mechanical engineering background and hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment, with a focus on LEAN methods and cross-shift knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Root Cause analysis required and data-driven decision making.
• Experience reviewing equipment designs and operation.
• Troubleshoot semiconductor equipment during final testing using flow controllers and RF, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic knowledge.
• Diagnose chamber vacuum failures by inspecting valves, leaks, chamber seals, and pumps.
• Mentor others on semiconductor fundamentals and AMAT equipment operation.
• Train others on equipment installation, testing, and troubleshooting best practices.
• Document fixes and failing parts to support knowledge transfer across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production flow through CMP tools during the shift, with safety and quality focus.
• Perform data analysis and make informed decisions to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with process/equipment engineers and technicians to update SOPs and OCAPs.
• Lead LEAN-driven projects to streamline existing practices and eliminate waste.
• Provide shift support for abnormal events and ensure resources align with factory priorities.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Equipment Design Review

Semiconductor Troubleshooting

Vacuum Failures Diagnosis

Mentoring Others

Training Others

Documentation of Fixes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Summary

As in an Engineer, CMP Engineering, see roles and responsibilities below.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing activities that maintain the flow of production through CMP tools, during their assigned shift, while maintaining world class quality. As a member of CMP, having high energy with a focus on safety, quality, and driving proactive continuous improvement is necessary.

• troubleshooting basic tool issues and making decisions based on effective data analysis
• responding to qualification failures using existing procedures
• proposing solutions using existing best-known methods and procedures
• conducting change point monitoring review and data collection
• performing data analysis and making informed decisions based on findings
• providing shift support for abnormal events
• implementing operational projects using LEAN principles to improve existing practices and procedures
• Ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Serves as a primary point of contact or liaison between Technicians and Engineers to coordinate appropriate responses for equipment downs and disposition of material based on industry standard Statistical Process Control rules
• Conducts basic root cause investigation of material, equipment, and process change points
• Performs Daily Trend Monitoring and communicate potential failure points to CMP project engineers for critical CMP processes
• Interface with process/equipment engineers and fab technicians to audit and evolve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and OCAPs for completeness and correctness
• Evaluates and assesses critical thickness and defect parameters to determine if material should be reworked, scrapped, or continued to receive further processing
• Follows documented procedures to perform rework, as needed, on non-conforming material
• Regularly monitor current and incoming inventory and remove path restrictions to allow Continuous low of production material through CMP equipment, while providing feedback to supervisor and area lead(s) to ensure resources are allocated according to factory priorities
• Use standardized closed loop techniques to track and close urgent tool interlocks or faults, and verify corrective actions taken are effective
• Identify and drive operational improvement projects, using LEAN principles, to streamline or eliminate existing practices

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 6 months of experience in Job offered or in a related occupation.

Requires 6 months of experience involving the following:

1. Root Cause analysis;
2. Reviewing Equipment designs;
3. Troubleshooting semiconductor equipment during final testing by applying technical knowledge of flow controllers and RF, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components;
4. Diagnosing chamber vacuum failures by inspecting gate valves, gas line leaks, chamber seals, and pump installation and operation;
5. Mentoring others on semiconductor fundamentals, AMAT equipment operation, and observability design;
6. Training others on best practices for equipment installation, testing, and troubleshooting;
7. Documenting common fixes and failing parts to support knowledge transfer across shifts.

Compensation

The current base salary range for this role is between $82,826 to $102,826. 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.

Company Overview

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/).