Experienced Manufacturing Quality & Reliability Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance & 401(k) matching

Onsite café and fitness facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Manufacturing Quality & Reliability Engineer to lead NPI qualification and mass production readiness from development through mass production. You will develop data-driven quality tools, monitor KPIs, and drive defect reduction across fab nodes.

The role requires advanced degree in engineering or related field, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with teams in Korea. On-site US-based position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies: SPC, FMEA, DOE, 8D problem-solving, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with process integration, yield and fab processes (e.g., thin films deposition, lithography, etch, diffusion).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and qualify new semiconductor products from development through mass production.
• Lead review boards and communicate technical results to senior leadership.
• Monitor data to identify gaps and support decisions before mass production.
• Develop risk assessment tools and improve procedures for new technology nodes.
• Drive data analytics to monitor quality KPIs and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with Korea QR teams on quality improvements and RCCA actions.

Skills

Quality tools knowledge

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering (BSc/MSc/PhD)

Tools

Quality tools (SPC, FMEA, DOE, 8D)

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:

• Responsible for successful New Product Introduction (NPI) qualification and Mass Production (MP) readiness for various products and technology nodes.
• Lead review board meetings providing technical feedback to stakeholders and communicate technical information to senior leadership.
• Responsible for reviewing and monitoring data for gaps to support products prior to 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 analysis scripts/dashboards to monitor various quality KPIs.
• Interact with local expats and QR teams in Korea to bench mark & implement Quality improvement and excursion prevention activities (fab-to-fab matching).
• Driverootcausecorrectiveactions(RCCA/8D)forissuesidentifiedduringFABqualificationphasetosecuremassproductionqualitystandards.

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 is required.
• Familiaritywithqualitytoolsandmethodologies:SPC,FMEA,DOE,8Dproblem-solving,andstatisticalanalysis
• Workingknowledgeofprocessintegration,yieldand/orvariousfabprocesses(i.e.,thinfilmsdeposition,litho-graphy,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 Compliance

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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