Etch Process Technician - Night Shift in High-Volume Fab

Samsung Electronics America; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite amenities

Parental leave

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Etch Process Technician to join a fast-paced fab environment, supporting troubleshooting and maintenance. You will work with technicians and engineers to ensure quality, safety, and timely problem resolution in 300mm dry-etch manufacturing.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, SOP updates, and collaboration with Process engineers to optimize tool performance and material disposition. On-site shifts and full-time employment are offered.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent military experience, plus 5+ years direct Etch semiconductor experience.
• Experience with 300mm Dry Etch highly desired.
• Familiar with Lam, AMAT, TEL, Mattson, and PSK platforms; knowledge of SPC methods.

Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting and maintenance activities with root cause analysis and 5S mindset.
• Sustain factory by performing tool qualifications, lot dispositions, and interlock troubleshooting.
• Conduct trend monitoring and collaborate with Layer Owners for corrective actions.
• Draft SOP revisions to improve quality and safety continuously.
• Assist with recovery of Etch equipment from PM or down events, including wafer recoveries.
• Document tool interruptions and communicate with Process engineers for proper disposition.

Skills

Etch process experience

2-year technical degree

300mm Dry Etch experience

Lam platform

AMAT platform

TEL platform

Mattson platform

PSK platform

SPC knowledge

Teamwork and customer service

Education

Two-year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Lam platform

AMAT platform

TEL platform

Mattson platform

PSK platform

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Etch Process Technician to join a fast-paced fab environment, supporting troubleshooting and maintenance. You will work with technicians and engineers to ensure quality, safety, and timely problem resolution in 300mm dry-etch manufacturing.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, SOP updates, and collaboration with Process engineers to optimize tool performance and material disposition. On-site shifts and full-time employment are offered.