Etch Equipment Engineer - Days

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,480 - 179,090; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor in Austin is seeking an Equipment Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes for semiconductors. You will work with a skilled team to establish maintenance practices and mitigate issues through data analysis and tool qualifications.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering and 2+ years of industry experience, particularly in dry etch methods. This position offers a competitive salary range of $70,480 - $179,090 and a robust benefits package including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience.
• Prior experience with Etch process within a semiconductor organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
• Perform tool qualifications and lot dispositions.
• Run experiments and analyze data to improve capacity.

Skills

300mm Dry Etch experience

Familiarity with Etch Equipment

Familiar with TPM concepts

Education

BS degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

Position 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 the ability to identify complex problems and implement solutions.

Role And Responsibilities

• Working in the factory with the Equipment/Process Technicians and other Engineers to support troubleshooting and maintenance activities with a mindset towards root cause analysis, standardization, and 5S.
• Understanding and being able to sustain the factory by performing tool qualifications, lot dispositions, and interlock/alarm reduction activities.
• Running experiments and analyzing data to improve capacity, tool‑to‑tool variation, and defect performance.
• Performing assigned trend monitoring activities regularly and working with Tool Owners to implement corrective actions.
• Utilizing TPM concepts and LEAN tools to implement systematic solutions for long‑term prevention of issues.
• Attending pass‑down meetings to communicate factory state with respect to the team’s equipment.

Skills And Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field of study plus a minimum of 2 years of industry experience.
• 300mm Dry Etch experience highly desired.
• Familiarity with Etch Equipment is highly desired (Lam, TEL, AMAT, Hitachi, SEMES, Mattson, PSK, etc.).
• Familiar with TPM concepts.
• Prior experience with Etch process within a semiconductor organization is a plus.

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.

Day Shifts Include

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.

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