Photo Process Technician

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance + 401k

Onsite facilities

Parental leave

PTO + holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Technician to join our Photo Operations team. The role focuses on maintaining wafer fabrication photoprocesses, identifying issues, and driving yield and customer quality improvements.

Responsibilities include monitoring inline issues, tool qualification, data analysis, and SOP updates. Shift is A: Sun–Tue 6:45am–7:15pm with alternating Wednesdays; strong emphasis on detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent military experience.
• 5+ years of photosemiconductor experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Detail-oriented with strong teamwork and customer service mindset.
• Ability to follow SOPs and read technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor in-line issues in wafer fabrication photoprocess and disposition wafers promptly.
• Qualify photoprocess on advanced tools.
• Communicate clearly and escalate unknowns when needed.
• Analyze data to identify trends and inform processing decisions.
• Adjust process parameters and monitor equipment after maintenance.
• Update SOPs to ensure quality and clarity.
• Work hours: A Shift – Sunday through Tuesday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays.

Skills

Technical degree

Photosemiconductor experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

Photoprocess 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 is seeking a skilled Process Technician to join our Photo Operations team in the semiconductor industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving our wafer fabrication processes, identifying complex problems, Monitoring trends, assessing results to what is expected, and implementing solutions to drive yield enhancement and customer quality product.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Monitorandrespondtoin-lineissuesinthewaferfabricationphotoprocess,ensuringtimelydispositionofwafers.

• Qualifywaferfabricationphotoprocessesonadvancedtools.

• Attentiontodetailandveryclearcommunicationwiththeconfidencetoescalateanyunknownsorissues..

• Analyzedatausingsoftwaretoolstoidentifytrendsandinformprocessingdecisions.

• Adjustprocessparametersasneededandmonitorequipmentperformanceaftermaintenance.

• ExecuteschangepointmanagementonPhotoprocesses/equipment

• ContinuouslyupdateStandardOperatingProcedures(SOPs)toassureaqualityclearresult.

• Work hours: A Shift – Sunday through Tuesday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Two-yeartechnicaldegree,equivalentmilitaryexperience,and/or5+yearsdirectapplicablePhotosemiconductorexperienceinhighvolumemanufacturingenvironment.

• Successfulcandidateswillbedetailandtaskorientedandplacehighvalueoncustomerservice,teamworkandflexibility.

• AbilitytofollowStandardOperatingProcedures(SOP)andtechnicaldocuments.

The current base salary range for this role is between $20.50 - $46.00/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.

Total Rewards
At 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 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.

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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