Experienced Engineer, Quality & Reliability

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Austin (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) matchingwith

Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a Manufacturing Quality & Reliability Engineer to coordinate qualification of new semiconductor products through mass production. You will lead Q&R activities within the NTI/NPI Team, drive data-driven improvements, and collaborate across fab processes and international teams to ensure robust product readiness.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, risk assessment, and timely escalation of issues to senior leadership, with a strong focus on defect prevention

Qualifications

• Candidate must have strong quality-focused technical background.
• Experience coordinating qualification of new semiconductor products and technologies.
• Familiarity with NPI/MP readiness and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute qualification of new semiconductor products for development to mass production.
• Lead review board meetings and communicate technical information to senior leadership.
• Review and monitor data for gaps to support mass production using statistical analysis.
• Develop risk assessment tools and enhance procedures for introducing new technology nodes or products.
• Drive fab-wide efforts to enhance defense lines and develop data analytics scripts or dashboards.
• Interact with local expats and QR teams in Korea to benchmark and implement quality improvement activities.
• Drive root cause corrective actions for issues identified during FAB qualification phase to secure mass production quality standards.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Physics

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

SPC

FMEA

DOE

8D problem solving

Statistical analysis

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

MQR group is currently seeking a highly motivated, quality-focused individual to contribute technical expertise as a full-time Manufacturing Quality & Reliability Engineer in the NTI/NPI Team. This individual is responsible for coordinating and executing the qualification of new semiconductor products and technologies from development through mass production. This position is expected to identify, understand and fill gaps during technology development or newly introduced products prior to mass production.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• ResponsibleforsuccessfulNewProductIntroduction(NPI)qualificationandMassProduction(MP)readinessforvariousproductsandtechnologynodes.
• Leadreviewboardmeetingsprovidingtechnicalfeedbacktostakeholdersandcommunicatetechnicalinformationtoseniorleadership.
• Responsibleforreviewingandmonitoringdataforgapstosupportproductspriortomassproductionusingstatisticalanalysis.
• Developriskassessmenttoolsandenhanceproceduresforintroducingnewtechnologynodesorproducts.
• Drivefab-wideeffortstoenhancedefenselinesanddevelopdataanalysisscripts/dashboardstomonitorvariousqualityKPIs.
• InteractwithlocalexpatsandQRteamsinKoreatobenchmark&implementQualityimprovementandexcursionpreventionactivities(fab-to-fabmatching).
• Driverootcausecorrectiveactions(RCCA/8D)forissuesidentifiedduringFABqualificationphasetosecuremassproductionqualitystandards.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you'll need:

• Bachelor's,Master's,orPhDdegreeinElectricalEngineering,Physics,ChemicalEngineering,MaterialsScience,AppliedMathematicsorrelatedfieldisrequired.
• Familiaritywithqualitytoolsandmethodologies:SPC,FMEA,DOE,8Dproblem-solving,andstatisticalanalysis.
• Workingknowledgeofprocessintegration,yieldand/orvariousfabprocesses(i.e.,thinfilmsdeposition,lithography,etch,diffusionetc.).

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.

U.S. Export Control

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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