Implant Equipment Engineer

Samsung Semiconductor; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Implant Engineer to support 300mm implant equipment and process capabilities in Taylor, Texas. You will drive yield improvements, reduce defects, and optimize operating costs while implementing continuous improvements in a 24/7 manufacturing setting.

The role requires leading equipment installations, maintaining uptime, updating SOPs, and collaborating with major vendors to resolve technical issues and support process interactions across the implant

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience as a tool owner in Implant.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills using data and structured problem solving.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with wafer fabrication implants and understanding failure modes.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation to qualify Implant equipment for production readiness and timelines.
• Maintain equipment uptime through real-time issue resolution and continuous improvements.
• Revise SOPs, document tool activity, generate gameplans and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Implant experience

Troubleshooting

Communication & collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AMAT equipment

Nissin equipment

Axcelis equipment

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 Implant Engineer that will support equipment and process capabilities of 300mm tools for the Implant department in Taylor, Texas. You will be a part of a team that focuses on installing and keeping tools running at peak efficiency; and driving yield improvements, reducing defects and optimizing operating costs. You'll also work to implement continuous improvement initiatives within the fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Role And Responsibilities

• Leading the installation to qualify Implant equipment to meet Samsung production readiness and timelines while ensuring a defect-free installation.
• Maintaining equipment uptime performance through real-time issue resolution (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, defects) and driving continuous improvements.
• Revising and maintaining SOPs, recording daily tool activity, generating gameplans and capturing lessons learned to support our operations team.
• Collaborating with major equipment vendors (AMAT, Nissin, Axcelis) on technical issues, new product introductions, and improvements
• Leading cross-functional initiatives relating to equipment and process interactions such as improving yield, reducing wafer loss, or other department metrics.

Skills And Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience as a tool owner in Implant.
• BS/MS degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineer, Physics, or related field of study.
• Prior experience of Implants within a wafer fabrication process and familiarity with various failure modes
• Excellent troubleshooting skills utilizing data and a structured problem-solving approach
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

The current base salary range for this role is between $70,480 - $179,090. 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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