Experienced Metal Process Engineer

Samsung Electronics America; 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 facilities and PTO

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Metals team, collaborating with peers to maintain key process parameters and drive solutions.

You will monitor equipment, respond to fab events, generate reports, drive continuous improvement, update SOPs, and interface daily with engineers and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a 4-year engineering degree and at least 4 years in semiconductor processing; AMAT ENDURA and PVD experience is highly desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science and Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience; Semiconductor Process, process integration.
• Prior experience in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of AMAT ENDURA and PVD chambers preferred.
• Take ownership of challenging problems and drive analysis to resolution.
• Participate in task forces addressing KPI for yield, defect, OEE, and scrap reduction.
• Identify KPI gaps and develop projects with schedules to close them.
• Produce high-quality results and professional reports.
• Demonstrate an optimized state of process and equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AMAT ENDURA

PVD chambers

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

The Metals team at Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer interested in collaborating and working alongside talented peers with key focus in maintaining and developing critical process parameters along with ability to identify complex problems and implementing solutions.

• The candidate must be able to draw conclusions based on statistical analysis and reported with appropriate graphical representations.
• Respond to critical fab events that require containment speed and quick resolution to ensure minimal impact to product.
• Generate reports (such as 8D) illustrating root cause of incidents, corrective actions and future preventative measures.
• Formulate ideas/experiments that can provide conclusions that will reveal a path forward for continuous improvement.
• Complete routine daily monitoring of processes/equipment performance and take action on trends that demonstrate abnormal behavior.
• Create and update SOPs to standardize process flows and improve working methods.
• Support cost reduction activities.
• The desired candidate will show a high degree of dedication to meeting deadlines while producing quality results.
• Must be able to adapt to changing business needs and demonstrate flexibility to change priorities as needed.
• Interface with equipment engineers, technicians, and manufacturing teams on a daily basis to set priority and update project status and/or impact.
• Individual must possess an effective communication skill especially as priorities and circumstances change and recognizes communication and task planning/passdowns are critical to maintaining a highly productive and team-oriented environment.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• This role requires an individual with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge and prior experience with AMAT ENDURA and PVD chambers is preferred.
• Take ownership of challenging and complex problems.
• Participate in task force teams that address fab-wide KPI for yield improvement, defect reduction, OEE improvement, and scrap reduction.
• Identify gaps in expected KPI performance for multiple PVD process flows and develop projects with schedules to close gaps.
• Produce high quality results and reports that are professionally documented.
• Reports must demonstrate an optimized and desired state of the process and equipment.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you'll need:

• The applicant must possess a 4-year college degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science and Engineering, or related engineering field.
• A minimum 4 years of related experience; Semiconductor Process, process integration.
• Previous experience in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment desired.
• Applicable manufacturing experience in other industries can be considered.
• In-depth knowledge and prior experience with AMAT ENDURA platform highly desired.
• Thorough understanding of critical process parameters, monitoring strategies and equipment signals.
• Highly effective written and verbal presentation and communication skills.

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.

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

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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