NPI Engineer

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

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an NPI Engineer to drive the setup and qualification of new products across multiple manufacturing nodes. You will partner with Product Ops, MFG, Fab Engineering, and PIE to ensure seamless product introductions and on-time delivery of customer material.

As a key member of the Yield Enhancement organization, you will manage end-to-end NPI lifecycle from silicon input to CS and Qual lot delivery, coordinating PIE checklists, Pave, and sample movements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• 3-5 years of semiconductor industry experience; Operations or Integration background preferred.
• Familiarity with SAS or similar MES systems (GPM, eSpec, or YMS) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end new product qualification and setup (including PIE NPI Checklists).
• Lead NPI Pave and Customer Sample lot movements in coordination with MFG and Product Ops.
• Coordinate critical process step setups (SD, RMG, etc.) and align conditions with Fab Engineering.
• Partner with the Yield Enhancement (YE) organization for overarching product management.
• On-time delivery of customer material.
• Passing data across: inline parameters, pMTS spec matching, electrical performance, defect, and yield.
• Achievement of Corner Splits and reliability screening for specific lot types.
• Successfully manage the full NPI lifecycle—from initial silicon input to CS and Qual lot delivery— for multiple products.

Skills

NPI coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

SAS MES systems

GPM

eSpec

YMS

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

As an NPI Engineer within our Yield Enhancement organization, you will drive the setup and qualification of new products across various manufacturing nodes at SAS. Reporting to the Section Leader of the NPI One team, you will serve as a key collaborator across the SAS organization, partnering closely with Product Ops, MFG, Fab Engineering, and PIE to ensure seamless product introductions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end new product qualification and setup (including PIE NPI Checklists).
• Lead NPI Pave and Customer Sample lot movements in coordination with MFG and Product Ops.
• Coordinate critical process step setups (SD, RMG, etc.) and align conditions with Fab Engineering.
• Partner with the Yield Enhancement (YE) organization for overarching product management.
• On-time delivery of customer material.
• Passing data across: inline parameters, pMTS spec matching, electrical performance, defect, and yield.
• Achievement of Corner Splits and reliability screening for specific lot types.
• Successfully manage the full NPI lifecycle—from initial silicon input to CS and Qual lot delivery— for multiple products.

Skills and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of semiconductor industry experience; background in Operations or Integration is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with SAS or similar MES systems (such as GPM, eSpec, or YMS) is a significant advantage.

The current base salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $120,000. 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.

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the "U.S. Person" definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

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.

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

* Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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/).