Metals Senior Process Engineer

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite cafe and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the Metals team in Austin. You will maintain and develop critical ALD process parameters, investigate complex problems, and implement robust solutions with peers across engineering and manufacturing.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, data-driven analysis, KPI monitoring, and driving continuous improvement. The role demands strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to lead cross-functional task forces

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in Semiconductor Process Flows.
• Experience in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of ASM EMERALD ALD platform.
• Understanding of critical process parameters, monitoring strategies and equipment signals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process issues on ALD lines.
• Develop and optimize critical process parameters and KPIs for equipment.
• Lead task forces addressing yield, defect reduction, OEE, and scrap reduction.
• Identify KPI gaps and drive projects with schedules to close gaps.
• Produce high-quality reports with clear graphs showing process state.
• Draw conclusions from statistical analyses and present findings.
• Respond to critical fab events with containment and root-cause analysis.
• Create and update SOPs to standardize processes and methods.
• Support cost-reduction activities and adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaborate with equipment engineers, technicians, and manufacturing daily.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Process optimization

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

EMERALD ALD

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.

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.

Position Summary

The Metals team at Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Senior Process Engineer interested in collaborating and working alongside talented peers with key focus in maintaining and developing critical process parameters along with ability to identify complex problems and implementing solutions.

Role And Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• This role requires an individual with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge and prior experience with ASM EMERALD ALD platform.
• Take ownership of challenging and complex problems. Participate in task force teams that address fab-wide KPI for yield improvement, defect reduction, OEE improvement, and scrap reduction.
• Identify gaps in expected KPI performance for multiple ALD process flows and develop projects with schedules to close gaps.
• Produce high quality results and reports that are professionally documented. Reports must demonstrate an optimized and desired state of the process and equipment.
• Must be able to draw conclusions based on statistical analysis and reported with appropriate graphical representations.
• Respond to critical fab events that require containment speed and quick resolution to ensure minimal impact to product. Generate reports (such as 8D) illustrating root cause of incidents, corrective actions and future preventative measures.
• Formulate ideas/experiments that can provide conclusions that will reveal a path forward for continuous improvement.
• Complete routine daily monitoring of processes/equipment performance and take action on trends that demonstrate abnormal behavior.
• Create and update SOPs to standardize process flows and improve working methods.
• Support cost reduction activities.
• The desired candidate will show a high degree of dedication to meeting deadlines while producing quality results.
• Must be able to adapt to changing business needs and demonstrate flexibility to change priorities as needed.
• Interface with equipment engineers, technicians, and manufacturing teams on a daily basis to set priority and update project status and/or impact.
• Individual must possess an effective communication skill especially as priorities and circumstances change and recognizes communication and task planning/pass downs are critical to maintaining a highly productive and team-oriented environment.

Skills And Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science.
• A minimum 5 years of related experience; Semiconductor Process Flows.
• Previous experience in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment desired. Applicable manufacturing experience in other industries can be considered.
• In-depth knowledge and prior experience with ASM EMERALD ALD platform highly desired.
• Thorough understanding of critical process parameters, monitoring strategies and equipment signals
• Highly effective written and verbal presentation and communication skills.

The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $145,000. 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 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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