Metals Process Engineer - PVD & Yield Analytics

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 114,000 - 139,000; 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 and holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a Metals Process Engineer FEOL to support multi‑faceted shift operations with a systems perspective. You will work on advanced PVD equipment for FEOL/BEOL integration, troubleshoot setup interlocks, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis, RCA, and process monitoring.

Collaboration with Process Owners and techs is essential to optimize yield and reduce scrap.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field with data analysis exposure (curve fitting, MATLAB).
• Strong grounding in quality/manufacturing fundamentals and device structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist shift operations from a systems perspective, addressing quality and change point management issues.
• Develop, implement, and operate advanced PVD equipment for FEOL/BEOL integration; troubleshoot setup interlocks.
• Analyze data, drive RCAs, release Q-TIPs and DC events; support fab-wide KPI improvements.
• Create and maintain SOPs; support technology node transfers and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a Metals Process Engineer FEOL to support multi‑faceted shift operations with a systems perspective. You will work on advanced PVD equipment for FEOL/BEOL integration, troubleshoot setup interlocks, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis, RCA, and process monitoring.

Collaboration with Process Owners and techs is essential to optimize yield and reduce scrap.