Photo Equipment Technician - Days

Samsung Electronics America; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off (PTO) + holidays

Wellness incentives and more

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Photo Equipment Technician to support photolithography equipment, calibrations, system operations, and preventative maintenance. The role involves data collection, inline adjustments, and documenting repairs per SOPs, with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental guidelines.

You will work with engineers and manufacturing teams on maintenance, testing, and process improvements, while adhering to health and safety regulations and contributing to

Qualifications

• Associates degree or other technical certification is required.
• 2+ years of technical experience or military service is expected.
• Experience with mechanical or computer-based troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with 6S best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality mindset while using basic hand tools in photolithography.
• Troubleshoot via data analysis and hardware failure analysis/repair under pressure.
• Use onboard diagnostics to diagnose issues and document repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor equipment and processes and seek ways to improve them.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Computer-based troubleshooting

6S practices

Education

Associate 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 SAS, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

In your role as a Photo Equipment Technician you’ll be responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing and/or system operations, such as working with engineers and manufacturing in set-up and calibration tasks, system support, preventative maintenance, failure analysis, documenting/following standard operating procedures, as well as performing maintenance and quality testing related to the photolithography equipment. You'll also use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct in-line adjustments, flow adjustments, and mechanical repairs. Requires compliance with all health, safety and environmental management system guidelines.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s what you'll be responsible for:

• Ensuring a safety and quality centered mindset while working with basic hand tools within the photolithography processes
• Troubleshooting by performing data analysis and hardware failure analysis/repair in a high-pressure atmosphere.
• Utilizing onboard diagnostics to understand and correct equipment issues; and thoroughly documenting all repairs and maintenance.
• Monitoring equipment and processes in current state and proactively looks for ways to improve processes.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you'll need:

• Associates degree or other technical certification
• 2+ years equivalent relevant technical and/or Military service
• Prior experience with mechanical or computer-based troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with 6S best practices.

The current base salary range for this role is between $18.60/hour - $60.40/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.

Day Shifts

Day Shifts Include:

• A Shift – Sunday through Tuesday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays
• C Shift – Thursday through Saturday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays

Total Rewards

At Samsung SAS, 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 SAS are full‑time on‑site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role requires 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.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide 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/).