PCS Operations Technician

Samsung; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off + 2 personal holidays +

10 regular holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking experienced technicians for the PCS department to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve UV wafer manufacturing equipment and processes. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, change-point management, failure analysis, and adherence to EHS guidelines.

Collaboration with Engineers, Production, and Quality is essential. The position requires a hands-on, technically minded candidate with 8+ years of related experience and a 2-year degree or technical

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical work experience in manufacturing or maintenance environments.
• Ability to analyze problems and apply practical solutions.
• Experience working with engineers, production, and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance per SOPs.
• Identify improvement projects to shorten MTBF and increase uptime.
• Conduct failure analysis and document findings in maintenance and quality systems.
• Monitor equipment performance and propose inline adjustments.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations on maintenance scheduling.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Technical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

2-year college degree or technical certification

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 Taylor is seeking experienced technicians to join the PCS (Pump, Scrubber, Chiller) Department. An ideal candidate is hands-on, has a technical mindset, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, improving all equipment, processes, and systems used in UV wafer manufacturing. The technician will partner with Engineers, Production, and Quality to execute preventative maintenance (PM), change-point management (CPM), failure analysis, and process rework while remaining compliant with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) protocols. This role requires a blend of deep technical skill, analytical thinking, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Preventative & Corrective Maintenance
  • Execute PM & CPM routines per SOPs.
  • Identify and implement improvement projects to shorten MTBF & increase uptime.
  • Select and approve replacement parts, submit vendor invoices.
• Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis
  • Conduct failure analysis using scripting and data tools.
  • Anticipate potential failures and propose pre-emptive solutions.
  • Document findings in maintenance & quality systems.
• Process & Equipment Monitoring
  • Monitor equipment/process performance, flag deviations, and propose inline adjustments.
  • Use sophisticated analytics to evaluate operating data for continuous improvement.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work with Engineering and Production to support system set-up and calibration.
  • Serve as liaison between Engineering and Operations on maintenance scheduling.
• Project & Change Management
  • Identify new assignments or projects that align with departmental priorities.
  • Participate on cross-functional teams and contribute to high-impact initiatives beyond routine maintenance.
• Health & Safety Compliance
  • Follow all SAS FAB clean-room protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Handle hazardous chemicals and equipment per EHS guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's What You'll Need:

• 2-year college degree or technical school certification preferred.
• In addition, typically requires 8 years of related experience.
• Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Work hours: B Shift - Sunday through Tuesday (6:45pm - 7:15am) with alternating Saturdays.

The current base salary range for this role is between $26.00 - $33.00/hour. 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.

• 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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