Photo Process Engineer — Shape Next-Gen Semiconductors

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; 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

PTO and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

The Photo Team at Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a process engineer to join a skilled group focusing on world-class process/equipment and yield improvement. You will identify complex issues, implement solutions, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced FAB environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring fabrication, qualifying new tools, coordinating qualifications, data-driven decision making, SOP revision, and driving process improvements for higher capability.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in engineering or sciences with GPA 3.0+ for new grads.
• Experience scripting in Python or VBA or equivalent language.
• Understanding of statistical methods and Change Point Management.
• Understanding of Lean, TPS or 5S principles.
• Strong structured problem-solving (8D, 7-step, etc.).
• Experience with software data analysis tools like Spotfire, JMP, Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wafer fabrication processes and respond to inline issues.
• Qualify wafer fabrication processes on new tools.
• Coordinate process qualifications and downtime with manufacturing or equipment engineering.
• Use software to analyze data and identify trends for decision making.
• Adjust process parameters when exceeded and monitor during maintenance.
• Execute inline changes to the process or equipment.
• Communicate technical information within the department via presentations.
• Continuously revise SOPs.
• Develop improved processes to increase capability.

Skills

Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Ind.Eng

Python

Statistics

Lean/TPS/5S

8D Problem Solving

Data Analysis Software

Cleanroom PPE

Wear PPE and lift 35 lbs

Able to work in FAB environment

Education

BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science (3.0 GPA or better for new grads)

Tools

Spotfire

JMP

Matlab

Job description

The Photo Team at Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a process engineer to join a skilled group focusing on world-class process/equipment and yield improvement. You will identify complex issues, implement solutions, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced FAB environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring fabrication, qualifying new tools, coordinating qualifications, data-driven decision making, SOP revision, and driving process improvements for higher capability.