Experienced Process Integration 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 café(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal and

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Integration Engineer to advance new technology development, device targeting, and yield improvements in a 5-day onsite role in Austin, TX. You will work on 8/10/14/28nm process flows and perform DOE-driven investigations to identify weak points and verify results with TEM/SEM measurements.

The role requires a physics/chemistry/EE/CE/materials science background with 2+ years in semiconductors; FinFET integration experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 2+ years in the semiconductor industry.
• Solid understanding of FinFET technology integration.
• Experience designing, executing and analyzing experiments with DOE.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects related to new technology development and qualification, yield improvement, and KPI improvements.
• Designing, executing, and analyzing experiments.
• Analyzing data with statistical methods and presenting results to leadership for decision-making.
• Troubleshooting yield, defect, and electrical performance issues.
• Developing Change Point Management plans.
• Communicating technical information through presentations.

Skills

2+ years semiconductor experience

FinFET integration knowledge

Statistical analysis

DOE execution/analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, EE, CE, or Materials Science with 2+ years in semiconductors

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 New Technology Bridge (NTB) team focuses on new technology development, device targeting, and yield and defect improvement. This talented group of team members also handle design weak point optimization via mask DOE, process manufacturability, and new technology qualification. In your role as the Process Integration Engineer, you'll be responsible for understanding of 8,10,14,28nm process flows, including process integration, yield enhancement, electrical test (ET), reliability, BKMs, and DOEs. You'll work to design, analyze layout weak points, and verify results using physical measurements (TEM, SEM).

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Managing projects related to new technology development and qualification, yield improvement, and other quality KPI improvements.
• Designing, executing, and analyzing experiments.
• Utilizing software to analyze data including statistical analysis; Consulting with leadership team on experimental results in order to make decisions about large-scale changes.
• Trouble shooting issues affecting Yield, defect, electrical performance of products.
• Developing Change Point Management plans.
• Communicating technical information with presentation.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need: Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field with 2+ years of experience in semiconductor industry (Master's or PhD is preferred). A comprehensive understanding of FinFET technology integration is highly desirable. Basic understanding of unit processes including thin films deposition, lithography, etch, diffusion, wet process, Cu plating, and CMP. All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are 5 days onsite.

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.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).