Experienced Engineer, Manufacturing Quality & Reliability

Samsung Electronics America; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal and 8

10 regular holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a T1 Manufacturing Quality & Reliability (MQR) Engineer to drive qualification of our Taylor FAB for mass production and ensure new technologies meet quality standards before ramp. This role collaborates across technology development, process integration, and manufacturing to secure production readiness and maintain high reliability.

The candidate will lead risk analyses, establish qualification frameworks, and apply RCA/8D methods to mitigate quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processes, device physics, and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies: SPC, FMEA, DOE, 8D, and statistical analysis.
• Understanding of industry standards and customer requirements in semiconductors (auto, data center, etc.).
• Experience with process integration and fab processes (e.g., thin films deposition, lithography, etch, diffusion).

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification processes to qualify T1 FAB for mass production with risk analysis.
• Validate process stability and deliver qualification reports certifying production readiness.
• Establish qualification framework and chair review meetings for qualification status.
• Communicate with HQ reference FAB to monitor quality risk points and implement solutions.
• Plan and lead early production risk mitigation for safe launches of new products.
• Identify quality risk points using FMEA and implement risk-reduction solutions.
• Drive RCCA/8D for issues found during FAB qualification to secure mass production quality.

Skills

Semiconductor processes

Failure analysis

Quality tools

Process integration

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SPC

FMEA

DOE

8D problem solving

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 Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

T1 Manufacturing Quality & Reliability (MQR) Engineer plays a critical role in various qualification processes for new Samsung Taylor FAB and in ensuring that new technologies/products being introduced meet all quality and reliability requirements prior to starting volume mass production. This position bridges internal teams across technology development, process integration, process/EQP engineering, sales, customer, and manufacturing technology during transition from new FAB/technology/product qualification phase to volume production phase in a highly complex semiconductor industry environment to deliver products on time to our customers that exceed their quality requirements. After successful qualification, T1 MQR Engineer will continue to support different quality management activities to secure and maintain expected mass production quality.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Lead various qualification processes to qualify T1 FAB for mass production by conducting rigorous risk analysis and ensuring 100% adherence to global quality standards.
• Drive seamless transition from new FAB qualification phase to mass production phase by validating process stability and delivering Fab qualification reports that certify production readiness.
• Establish product/tool qualification framework and chair review board meetings to provide technical direction and final decision-making on qualification status.
• Communicate with HQ reference FAB to monitor and work to eliminate any known quality risk points by implementing various solutions.
• Plan and lead early production risk mitigation activities designed to ensure safe launch of new products.
• Contribute to identifying potential quality risk points by using FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) methodology and implementing solutions to reduce risk.
• Drive root cause corrective actions (RCCA/8D) for issues identified during FAB qualification phase to secure mass production quality standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics or related field required.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processes device physics, and failure analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies: SPC, FMEA, DOE, 8D problem-solving, and statistical analysis.
• Understanding of industry standards and customer requirements in semiconductors (e.g., automotive, consumer, data center).
• Working knowledge of process integration, yield and/or various fab processes (i.e., thin films deposition, lithography, etch, diffusion etc.).

Total Rewards

The current base salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $120,000. 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.

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.

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