Metrology Equipment Engineer - Yield & Process Optimizer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite café and gym facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO, personal holidays, and holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks an equipment engineer to join a skilled team focused on establishing and maintaining world-class inspection and measurement equipment. The role emphasizes yield enhancement and solving complex problems with actionable solutions.

You will implement and optimize processes in a fast-paced semiconductor environment, using data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration to deliver performance improvements.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Computer Science.
• 2+ years semiconduct or experience (Metrology equipment preferred).
• Experience troubleshooting equipment or process failures.
• Exposure to structured problem solving (8D, 7-step, etc).
• Understanding of statistical methods.
• Experience scripting in Python, VBA, or equivalent.
• Experience with data analysis software (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.).
• Good presentation and technical writing skills.
• Understanding of Change Point Management and Lean, TPS, or 5S principles.
• Ability to wear cleanroom suit and PPE per SASFAB protocol and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Willing to relocate to Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wafer fabrication equipment and respond to issues.
• Qualify new manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate scheduling of equipment qualifications and downtime with manufacturing.
• Use software to analyze data and identify trends for processing decisions.
• Make adjustments when parameters exceed and monitor processes after maintenance.
• Execute inline process/equipment changes (CPM).
• Communicate technical information within the department via presentations.
• Continuously revise SOPs.
• Develop improved processes to increase capability.
• Monitor operations costs and develop cost-reduction projects.

Skills

Metrology equipment experience

Troubleshooting equipment/process

8D / structured problem solving

Statistical methods

Python / VBA scripting

Data analysis software (Spotfire/JMP/Μ

Presentation & technical writing

Lean / TPS / 5S

Cleanroom PPE & lifting

Education

BS/MS in Engineering/Physics/C/Chem/Material Science

Tools

Spotfire

JMP

Matlab

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks an equipment engineer to join a skilled team focused on establishing and maintaining world-class inspection and measurement equipment. The role emphasizes yield enhancement and solving complex problems with actionable solutions.

You will implement and optimize processes in a fast-paced semiconductor environment, using data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration to deliver performance improvements.