Photo Process Engineer - Yield & Process Innovation

Samsung; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; 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 + holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer for the Photo Team to establish and maintain world-class processes and improve yield with data-driven decisions. You will monitor wafer fabrication, qualify new tools, and coordinate qualifications and downtime, using tools like Spotfire, JMP, and MATLAB.

This role requires adaptability to 24x7 shifts in a cleanroom environment. The position offers exposure to advanced semiconductor manufacturing with a focus on CPS, SOP updates, and

Qualifications

• 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).
• Experience scripting in Python, VBA, or equivalent language.
• Understanding of statistical methods and Change Point Management.
• Understanding of Lean, TPS, or 5S principles.
• Structure Problem Solving (8D, 7-step, etc.).
• Experience with Software Data Analysis software (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.).
• Ability to wear clean room suit and PPE, and ability to lift.
• Vision: exposed to yellow lights, alarms; must discern audible alarms.
• Possibility to work with hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wafer fabrication process by responding to in-line issues and dispositions of production wafers.
• Qualify wafer fabrication processes on new tools.
• Coordinate scheduling of process qualifications and equipment downtime.
• Use software to analyze data, identify trends to make processing decisions.
• Make adjustments when process parameters are exceeded and monitor tools after maintenance.
• Execute in-line changes (CPM) to the process or equipment.
• Communicate technical information within the department through presentations.
• Continuously revise SOPs.
• Develop improved processes to increase capability.

Skills

Python scripting

VBA scripting

Statistical methods

Lean manufacturing

8D problem solving

Change Point Management

PPE safety awareness

Shift work readiness

Education

Engineering/Science degree (BS/MS)

Tools

Spotfire

JMP

MATLAB

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer for the Photo Team to establish and maintain world-class processes and improve yield with data-driven decisions. You will monitor wafer fabrication, qualify new tools, and coordinate qualifications and downtime, using tools like Spotfire, JMP, and MATLAB.

This role requires adaptability to 24x7 shifts in a cleanroom environment. The position offers exposure to advanced semiconductor manufacturing with a focus on CPS, SOP updates, and