Experienced Implant Equipment Engineer

Samsung; 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) matching

Onsite café and gym facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Equipment Engineer for the Implant Department to support ion implantation equipment and drive improvements in quality, efficiency, defect reduction, and cost of ownership. You will work in a 24/7 high-volume fab with safety and learning as core values.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in semiconductors with implant experience and familiarity with AMAT implant tools. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on TPM and LEAN

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of semiconductor experience, with ion implantation knowledge.
• 300mm implant experience highly desired.
• Familiarity with AMAT VIISta HCP and VIISta Trident toolsets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Practice 6S in office and fab and prioritize safety.
• Assist technicians with daily workload and tool maintenance.
• Develop recovery plans for abnormalities and prioritize work.
• Document tool activities and share learnings across the organization.
• Follow, improve, and develop SOPs/recovery plans.
• Manage vendor support and collaborate with other departments.
• Develop ideas to reduce costs and improve uptime and tool lifespan.
• Analyze data to identify issues and drive engineering decisions.
• Interact with other departments on projects to improve device performance and mitigate risks.

Skills

Ion implantation knowledge

Tool maintenance

LEAN principles

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

BS degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AMAT VIISta HCP

AMAT VIISta Trident

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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

This position is for an Equipment Engineer in the Implant Department that will support equipment and process capabilities of ion implantation. In this job, you will be a part of a team that focuses on maintaining basic condition on state-of-the-art Semiconductor Production Equipment while driving improvements related to quality, efficiency, defect reduction, and cost of ownership. We prioritize safety, learning, and having fun while maintaining world class operations 24/7.

Role and Responsibilities

• Practice 6S in the office and fab. Hold safety as the number 1 priority. Look for opportunities to reduce safety risks in all procedures and daily operations.
• Have flexibility in daily work schedule. Assist all technicians with daily workload and sustaining activities in the fab when necessary. This includes direct participation in tool maintenance as needed.
• Develop and schedule recovery plans for known abnormalities and long tool downs. Assist the Shift Supervisors in prioritizing work activity to align with real time business needs.
• Document daily tool activities and ensure learning is captured and spread across the entire organization via our communication systems.
• Follow, improve, and develop work documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs)/recovery plans
• Manage and collaborate with vendor support.
• Develop project ideas and own spread of shared Best Known Methods for cost reduction, particle reduction, tool down time reduction, part lifetime extension, and efficiency improvements.
• Interact and collaborate with other departments on a range of projects, from improving device performance, finding solutions to process abnormalities, and performing risk mitigation of excursions.
• Utilize Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts and LEAN tools to implement systematic solutions for long-term prevention of issues.
• Manage process qualifications for new devices and tool installs using our in-house control systems.
• Manage and standardize tool sensors across all tools in similar toolsets.
• Analyze data to identify mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 dynamic high-volume manufacturing environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field of study.
• 5+ years of semi-conductor experience highly desired with knowledge of Ion Implantation processes and equipment preferred.
• 300mm Implant Experience highly desired.
• Familiarity with AMAT VIISta HCP and VIISta Trident toolsets preferred. Will consider familiarity with other types of implanters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude highly desired.
• Ability to network and find impactful solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to use many different systems to analyze data and then utilize that analysis to drive engineering decisions.
• Understanding of Lean Principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, maintenance manuals, and have familiarity with a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift items up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work a high-volume manufacturing cleanroom environment in full cleanroom protective clothing for long periods of time.

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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