Photo Equipment Engineer - Scanner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite facilities

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Scanner Equipment Engineer to support photolithography tooling, installing ASML and related equipment, transferring recipes, and contributing to daily and weekly strategic discussions. The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, data analysis, and collaboration across teams.

Expect responsibilities spanning installation, qualification, and tool performance tracking, with occasional travel and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• 4 years of college in related field.
• 2+ years of semiconductor Scanner/Stepper equipment ownership.
• Experience on ASML, Canon, Nikon equipment.
• Understanding of wafer processing fundamentals.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• ASML Scanner and auxiliary equipment installation, including hardware and product qualification.
• Next generation technology node transfer including recipes, SOPs, BKMs.
• Attend and contribute in daily tactical meetings with ASML and internal teams about photolithography scanner equipment.
• Attend and contribute 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

Scanner ownership

ASML equipment

Wafer processing

Travel flexibility

Education

4-year college

Tools

ASML Scanner

Canon equipment

Nikon equipment

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

• 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

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

• 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.

Compliance and Policies

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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Equality Statement

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.

Employer Culture

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/.