New Technology Staff Engineer, Fab Engineering

Samsung Electronics America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal and 9

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an experienced process engineer to develop solutions for qualifying new semiconductor process technologies, with a focus on deposition processes and metals. The role involves collaboration across UP, NTI, and NPI teams to transfer technologies, startups, and ramp phases, while driving defect reduction and process uniformity to enable scalable production.

You will design experiments, analyze results with tools like Spotfire/JMP/Matlab, and present findings

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis skills and ability to convey complex results clearly.
• Experience with metal deposition and FEOL/BEOL processes is preferred.
• Korean language fluency (written/spoken) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for deposition processes.
• Liaise between UP and NTI/NPI owners to enable transfer of technologies and ramp.
• Drive improvements in process uniformity and defect reduction for scalable production.
• Design experiments to evaluate process margins for robustness and scalability.
• Report findings to engineering leadership and present technical information clearly.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Presentation

Korean language

Education

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

Tools

Spotfire

JMP

Matlab

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. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is looking for an experienced process engineer to work on developing solutions to bring in and qualify new semiconductor process technologies. The solutions being developed involve identifying complex problems, enhancing production capabilities, and ensure seamless technology transitions. This role is pivotal in driving the success of our manufacturing processes and aligning with our strategic goals. In this role, the individual will collaborate with engineers across multiple departments in integrating metals processes. He/ She will serve as a Liaison between UP and NTI/NPI owners to execute strategy for successful transfer of technologies, technology startup and ramp. Successful candidate will design experiments to evaluate the process margins to ensure robust and scalable processes are developed. Drive improvements in process uniformity, defect reduction, and developing HVM ready solutions. The role will also require collaboration with customer facing teams as they interact with our foundry customers during new technology engagement and startup. The role will provide an opportunity to regularly report and presenting findings to engineering executive teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Communicating technical information within the department through presentations.

Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across process integration, NPI/NTI (New Products) and unit part (UP) to develop engineering solutions for deposition processes.
• Serving as a Liaison between UP and NTI/NPI owners to execute strategy for successful transfer of technologies, technology startup and ramp.
• Driving improvements in process uniformity, defect reduction, and developing HVM ready solutions.
• Designing experiments to conduct process margin evaluations to ensure robust and scalable production processes.
• Interfacing with process engineers and equipment engineers to standardize and spread process and equipment solutions.
• Regularly reporting and presenting findings to Engineering executive teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Communicating technical information within the department through presentations.
• Fab Engineering point of contact for Samsung customer teams.

Skills and Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, and Material Science with a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in semiconductor manufacturing or process development, with a strong emphasis on CVD and Metals Deposition processes.
• A proven track record of continuous improvement and innovation in the field.
• Deep understanding of process integration specific to FEOL, BEOL metals processes.
• Strong Data analysis skills are a must.
• Experience with Software Data Analysis tools (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.) to analyze data, identify trends to make decisions about processing product.
• The candidate must possess good communication and presentation skills to be capable to convey complex engineering ideas simply to non-expert audiences.
• Korean language fluency (Written/Spoken) is desirable.

The current base salary range for this role is between $131,000 - $174,500. 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

• 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.

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About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at https://news.samsung.com/global/.