Photo Equipment Engineer - Spinner

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 café and workout facilities

Paid time off plus holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor operates a photolithography-focused facility delivering high‑precision spinner and auxiliary equipment solutions. The Spinner Equipment Engineer will install, qualify, and transfer next‑generation technology, including recipes and SOPs, while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

The role requires hands-on engineering in photolithography equipment, defect analysis, and equipment metrics to support KPI targets, with weekend coverage and international travel as

Qualifications

• 4 years of college in a related field.
• 5+ years of semiconductor photolithography equipment ownership.
• Experience with SEMES, TEL, or Screen equipment.
• Understanding wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform spinner and auxiliary equipment installation, including hardware qualification.
• Lead transfer of next generation technology including recipes and SOPs.
• Attend and contribute to daily tactical vendor meetings and cross-functional reviews.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to provide manufacturing support.
• Investigate defects, troubleshoot, and propose technical solutions; analyze tool performance data.
• Provide weekend coverage as needed (~12 weeks per year).

Skills

Equipment ownership

Photolithography

International travel

Quality analytics

Vendor coordination

Education

4-year college in related field

Tools

SEMES

TEL

Screen

Job description

About Samsung Austin SemiconductorSamsung 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 SummarySamsung 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 Spinner Equipment Engineer will be actively transferring next generation technology including Spinner and auxiliary equipment installation, qualification and recipe transfer.Role and ResponsibilitiesHere's what you'll be responsible for:Performing Spinner and auxiliary equipment installation, including hardware and product qualification.Creating next generation technology node transfer including recipes, SOPs, BKMs.Attending and contributing in daily tactical meetings with vendors and internal teams about photolithography equipment; and attending weekly meetings with vendors and internal teams including strategic cross-functional meetings regarding equipment metrics and contribute to department and sites improvement plans.Coordinating Samsung internal, external and multiple vendor resources to provide optimum manufacturing support on assigned equipment.Investigating, troubleshooting and providing technical solutions to equipment related defect, quality and yield problems.Analyzing and reporting 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.Providing 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.Skills and QualificationsHere's what you'll need:4 years of college in related field5+ years of semiconductor Photo or Cleans equipment ownershipIn-depth experience on one or more of the following types of semiconductor equipment: SEMES, TEL, Screen.Understanding of semiconductor wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography.Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, FDC, yield analysis and other standard engineering and manufacturing practices.Ability to travel internationally as neededThe 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 RewardsAt 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 insuranceLife insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vestingOnsite café(s) and workout facilitiesPaid maternity and paternity leavePaid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidaysWellness incentives and MOREEligible 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 ComplianceThis 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.Trade Secrets Notice By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page.* 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.