Etch Equipment Engineer - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite cafés and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is looking for an onsite equipment engineer to join their team in Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance activities, and implementing solutions to enhance yield. A BS degree in Engineering plus experience in semiconductor processes, particularly in wet or dry etching, is essential. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, contributing to a rewarding work environment.

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 to improve capacity and performance.

Skills

300mm Dry Etch experience

Familiarity with Etch Equipment

Familiar with TPM concepts

Education

BS degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

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 SAS, 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 ability to identify complex problems and implementing 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 analyze data to improve capacity, tool to tool variation, and defect performance
• Performing assigned trend monitoring activities regularly and work with Tool Owners to implement corrective actions
• Utilizing TPM concepts and LEAN tools to implement systematic solutions for long-term prevention of issues
• Attending passdown 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.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor require you to be onsite. We are not currently accepting applications for candidates who currently, or in the future, will need visa sponsorship.

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

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 SAS, 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 SAS are full-time on-site.

Export Control Compliance

This role requires 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.

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