Etch Process Engineer: Drive Yield & Process Innovation

Samsung Electronics America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) matching

Onsite gym + cafe

Paid parental leave

PTO + holidays

MBO bonuses

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer to maintain and improve wafer fabrication processes, identify complex problems, and implement solutions to drive yield enhancement. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of related experience, with familiarity in 300mm dry etch and major equipment platforms.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a leading semiconductor environment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering field.
• 1+ year of experience in a related field.
• Experience with 300mm Dry Etch processes.
• Familiarity with equipment platforms such as Lam, AMAT, TEL, Mattson, Hitachi, and/or PSK.
• Understanding of SPC methods and APC techniques.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to in-line issues in the wafer fabrication etch process, ensuring timely disposition of wafers.
• Qualify wafer fabrication etch processes on advanced tools.
• Coordinate process qualifications and equipment downtime with manufacturing and equipment teams.
• Analyze data using software tools to identify trends and inform processing decisions.
• Adjust process parameters as needed and monitor equipment performance after maintenance.
• Execute change point management on Etch processes / equipment.
• Continuously update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Data analysis

SPC methods

APC techniques

Process monitoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Lam Research

Applied Materials (AMAT)

TEL

Mattson

Hitachi

PSK

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer to maintain and improve wafer fabrication processes, identify complex problems, and implement solutions to drive yield enhancement. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of related experience, with familiarity in 300mm dry etch and major equipment platforms.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a leading semiconductor environment in