Experienced Photo Technician

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + 2 personal holidays and 10 total

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a night-shift technician to maintain and troubleshoot photolithography equipment in a high-volume fab. You will log data, collaborate with engineers, and train junior staff while strictly following SOPs.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with clean room environments, and photolithography certification as part of a broader focus on reliability and rapid issue resolution. On-site shift pattern applies.

Qualifications

• Two year technical degree, equivalent military experience, and/or 2+ years direct applicable photolithography semiconductor experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with Clean Room Environment.
• Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety protocols.
• Practice 5S methodology.
• PM activities on photolithography spinner systems.
• Data analysis to identify tool performance.
• Ownership & Accountability.
• Metric ownership.
• Problem solving skillset.
• Be detail oriented with customer service and teamwork.
• Learn new systems and adapt to procedure changes.
• Meet due dates for action items.

Skills

problem solving

teamwork

initiative

Education

Two year technical degree

Equivalent military experience

2+ years photolithography semiconductor experience

Tools

Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Certifications

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!

Be part of a team that maintains and improves highly complicated Photolithography Equipment in a fast-paced environment. This position will be Responsible for the high-level maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of critical equipment in strict accordance with SOPs. This role involves detailed data logging, cross-functional collaboration with engineers, and the technical training of junior staff. The candidate must be able to problem solve and understand details of the photolithography system to be able to resolve unscheduled events. Effective communication, problem solving, and teamwork are key attributes an individual must possess.

Position Summary

Be part of a team that maintains and improves highly complicated Photolithography Equipment in a fast-paced environment. This position will be Responsible for the high-level maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of critical equipment in strict accordance with SOPs. This role involves detailed data logging, cross-functional collaboration with engineers, and the technical training of junior staff. The candidate must be able to problem solve and understand details of the photolithography system to be able to resolve unscheduled events. Effective communication, problem solving, and teamwork are key attributes an individual must possess.

Role And Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Follow all safety protocols.
• Practice 5S methodology.
• PM activities on photolithography spinner systems.
• Data analysis to identify tool performance.
• Ownership & Accountability.
• Metric ownership.
• Problem solving skillset.
• Successful candidates will be detail and task oriented and place high value on customer service, team work and flexibility.
• High level of initiative and desire to learn.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to procedure changes.
• Ability to meet due dates for action items.
• Successful candidates will strictly adhere to SOPs.
• Familiar with TPM concepts.
• Work hours: D Shift (night) – Wednesday through Friday (6:45pm – 7:15am) with alternating Saturdays.

Skills And Qualifications

Here’s what you'll need:

• Two year technical degree, equivalent military experience, and/or 2+ years direct applicable photolithography semiconductor experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with Clean Room Environment.
• Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Certifications.

The current base salary range for this role is between $26.00 - $33.00/hour. 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.

• 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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