Photo Equipment Engineer - Scanner

Samsung Semiconductor; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Onsite gym

Paid parental leave

PTO & holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Texas is seeking a Scanner Equipment Engineer to install ASML scanner systems, transfer next-generation technology, and coordinate with internal teams.

You will participate in daily and weekly meetings, drive tool recovery, troubleshoot issues, and analyze performance data. The role requires college in related field, 2+ years of scanner/stepper ownership, and ability to travel internationally. On-site role with strong safety and quality focus.

Qualifications

• 4 years of college in related field required.
• 2+ years of semiconductor Scanner/Stepper ownership.
• Experience with ASML/Canon/Nikon equipment.
• Understanding of wafer processing and photolithography.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install ASML scanner and auxiliary equipment including qualification.
• Transfer next-gen technology including recipes and SOPs.
• Attend daily tactical meetings with ASML and internal teams.
• Attend weekly cross-functional meetings on equipment metrics.
• Coordinate internal, external resources for optimal support.
• Lead tool recovery efforts with hands-on engineering.
• Analyze tool performance and report KPIs.
• Provide weekend coverage as needed (~12 weeks/year).

Skills

Scanner/Stepper ownership

ASML/Canon/Nikon equipment

Wafer processing fundamentals

International travel

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Education

4 years college in related field

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 will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). With greater manufacturing capacity, we will be able to better serve the needs of our customers and contribute to the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain.

The Photolithography department focuses on delivering solutions by developing 24x7x365 teams of elite, fab-oriented, excursion-free, safety and quality minded members. As part of the Photo Equipment Engineering team, you will work together to support one another and our customers regardless of organizational boundaries.

The Scanner Equipment Engineer will be actively transferring next generation technology including ASML Scanner and auxiliary equipment installation, qualification and recipe transfer.

Role And Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

• ASML Scanner and auxiliary equipment installation, including hardware and product qualification.
• Next generation technology node transfer including recipes, SOPs, BKMs.
• Attending and contributing in daily tactical meetings with ASML and internal teams about photolithography scanner equipment.
• Attending and contributing in weekly meetings with ASML and internal teams including strategic cross-functional meetings regarding equipment metrics and contribute to department and sites improvement plans.
• Coordinate Samsung internal, external and multiple vendor resources to provide optimum manufacturing support on assigned equipment.
• Drive hard down and atypical tool recovery efforts with hands on engineering and complex maintenance activities.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and provide technical solutions to equipment related defect, quality and yield problems.
• Analyze and report tool performance data, including availability, mean time to repair, mean time between failures, particle and defect trends, maintenance success, and similar metrics for assigned equipment.
• Provide weekend coverage as needed (~ 12 weeks a year). You will be responsible for multiple tools on the weekend larger than your normal scope and required to make tactical decisions based on your assessment of the daily operations environment in order to successfully achieve KPI.
• Prioritize your work in alignment with the photo departments level priorities, and understand your part in achieving company goals.
• Assist other team members and areas when possible to help meet production goals.

Skills And Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 4 years of college in related field
• Requires 2+ years of semiconductor Scanner/Stepper equipment ownership
• In-depth experience on one or more of the following types of semiconductor equipment: ASML, Canon, Nikon,
• Understanding of semiconductor wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography
• Ability to travel internationally as needed
• Ability to frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $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

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.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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