MQR Engineer – Semiconductor Quality & Reliability

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite fitness facilities

Onsite café(s)

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an on-site T1 Manufacturing Quality & Reliability (MQR) Engineer in Taylor, TX. You will lead qualification processes, ensure global quality standards, and drive the transition from fab qualification to mass production, collaborating with technology development, process/EQP engineering, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires advanced degrees in engineering/physical sciences and deep knowledge of semiconductor processes, device physics, and failure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processes, device physics, and failure analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies: SPC, FMEA, DOE, 8D problem-solving, and statistical analysis.
• Understanding of industry standards and customer requirements in semiconductors (e.g., automotive, data center).
• Working knowledge of process integration and fab processes (thinning films, lithography, etch, diffusion, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification processes to qualify the T1 FAB for mass production with rigorous risk analysis and adherence to global quality standards.
• Drive transition from qualification to mass production by validating process stability and delivering qualification reports.
• Establish product/tool qualification framework and chair review board meetings for qualification status decisions.
• Communicate with HQ reference FAB to monitor and mitigate known quality risks.
• Plan and lead early production risk mitigation activities for safe product launches.
• Identify quality risk points using FMEA and implement solutions to reduce risk.
• Drive RCCA/8D for issues identified during FAB qualification to ensure mass production quality.

Skills

Semiconductor processes knowledge

Device physics knowledge

Failure analysis techniques

Quality tools (SPC, FMEA, DOE, 8D)

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics or related field

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an on-site T1 Manufacturing Quality & Reliability (MQR) Engineer in Taylor, TX. You will lead qualification processes, ensure global quality standards, and drive the transition from fab qualification to mass production, collaborating with technology development, process/EQP engineering, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires advanced degrees in engineering/physical sciences and deep knowledge of semiconductor processes, device physics, and failure