Metrology Process Engineer — Yield & Process Optimizer

Samsung; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Onsite café and gym

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer to join the team responsible for establishing world-class processes and equipment, driving yield improvements and solving complex manufacturing issues.

You will monitor wafer fabrication, qualify new tools, schedule qualifications, and analyze data to guide processing decisions. This on-site role requires strong problem solving and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science
• Cumulative GPA minimum: 3.0
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
• Experience scripting in Python, VBA, or equivalent language
• Understanding of statistical methods
• Change Point Management
• Understanding of Lean, TPS, or 5S principles
• Structured problem solving (8D, 7-step, etc.)
• Software data analysis software (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.)
• Troubleshooting Equipment or Process failures
• Must wear clean room PPE per SAS FAB protocol
• Able to work in a FAB environment and lift
• Able to sit at a computer terminal

Responsibilities

• Monitors the wafer fabrication process by responding to in-line issues and dispositions of production wafers
• Qualifies wafer fabrication processes on new tools
• Coordinates scheduling of process qualifications and equipment downtime
• Uses software to analyze data, identify trends and make processing decisions
• Makes adjustments when process parameters are exceeded and monitors when tools return from maintenance
• Executes in-line changes (CPM) to the process or equipment
• Communicates technical information within the department through presentations
• Completes other duties as assigned and revises SOPs
• Develops improved processes to increase capability

Skills

Scripting in Python

Lean/6S/5S principles

8D problem solving

Statistical methods

Change Point Management

Troubleshooting

Education

BS or MS in Engineering/Physics/C Chemistry/Materials

Tools

Spotfire

JMP

Matlab

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer to join the team responsible for establishing world-class processes and equipment, driving yield improvements and solving complex manufacturing issues.

You will monitor wafer fabrication, qualify new tools, schedule qualifications, and analyze data to guide processing decisions. This on-site role requires strong problem solving and collaboration across teams.