Metals Equipment Engineer for Semiconductor Tooling

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite gym

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks an early to mid-career Equipment Engineer to own a Metal Thin Film Deposition toolset and perform ongoing maintenance in a high-volume semiconductor fab.

The role requires a 4-year degree in engineering and 2+ years of manufacturing experience, with familiarity in ASM/TEL/AMAT/LAM platforms. The team focuses on troubleshooting, improvements, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• The applicant must possess a 4-year degree in Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years practical experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities.
• Experience analyzing machine sensor data and using it to monitor equipment health and make data-driven decisions.
• Prior experience in a professional semiconductor manufacturing environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Equipment troubleshooting -- interpret signals (pressure, voltage, gas flow, metrology) to identify tool failures.
• Improve tool fleet reliability by identifying recurring issues and implementing preventive projects.
• Draw conclusions from statistical analysis and report tool events with clear visuals.
• Respond to critical fab events with containment and rapid resolution; generate root-cause reports.
• Create and update SOPs to standardize processes and improve methods.
• Demonstrate dedication to deadlines while delivering quality results.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Data analysis

Sensor data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

ASM platform

TEL platform

AMAT platform

LAM platform

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks an early to mid-career Equipment Engineer to own a Metal Thin Film Deposition toolset and perform ongoing maintenance in a high-volume semiconductor fab.

The role requires a 4-year degree in engineering and 2+ years of manufacturing experience, with familiarity in ASM/TEL/AMAT/LAM platforms. The team focuses on troubleshooting, improvements, and data-driven decision making.