Quality Assurance Engineer: Facilities Services

Samsung Electronics Perú; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for Facilities Services to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient facilities operations. You will audit maintenance, evaluate contractor performance, and lead data-driven improvements through standardized procedures and KPIs.

The role collaborates with facilities engineering, operations, EHS, and external vendors to minimize downtime and optimize costs while maintaining compliance with internal standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Proficiency with root cause analysis methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto).
• Knowledge of SPC and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean methods.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and quality software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Management group quality program.
• Review and maintain specifications, work guides, and SOPs to ensure quality.
• Review all aspects of clean room tool installation for safety and quality.
• Develop KPI metrics for the quality program and report weekly.
• Set quality expectations with contractor teams and coordinate with engineers.
• Maintain quality records, corrective actions, and audits.
• Lead the department quality management program.
• Drive corrective action responses in a timely manner.
• Provide initial and ongoing quality training to team members.
• Keep organized records of quality checks and audits.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to meet quality targets.

Skills

Root cause analysis

SPC & data analysis

Six Sigma & Lean

Documentation & reporting

Communication & collaboration

Detail-oriented & organized

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Quality management software

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

The Quality Assurance Engineer for Facilities Services is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and consistency of facilities operations, including maintenance of critical Infra systems. This role focuses on developing and implementing quality processes that improve preventive maintenance execution, reduce recurring equipment failures, and ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. The QA Engineer will audit maintenance activities, evaluate contractor performance, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies. By establishing standardized procedures, monitoring key performance metrics, and leading root cause investigations, this role helps transition the organization from reactive issue resolution to a proactive, reliability-driven operation. This position works cross-functionally with facilities engineering, operations, EHS, and external vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery, minimize downtime risk, and optimize overall facility performance and cost efficiency.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Lead the Project Management group quality program.
• Review, update and maintain Specifications, Work Guides and SOP’s to ensure quality.
• Review all facets of clean room tool installation and to ensure Safety and Quality.
• Develop Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the quality program and report on status weekly.
• Develop quality expectations and communicate to the contractor teams, maintain specifications with input from system level owners, design engineers and 3rd party QAQC.
• Maintain quality records, corrective actions and audits both internal and external.
• Function as a leader of the Department quality management program.
• Drive the correction action response initiative to ensure timely and pertinent responses.
• Provide initial quality training to new team members and sustainment training to current team members.
• Keep organized records of quality checks, corrective actions, and internal and external audits.
• Drive and maintain standard work and visual factory initiatives.
• Lead appropriate process improvement initiatives to meet company quality targets.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent documentation, report writing, and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and quality management software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Total Rewards

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $120,000. 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.

Benefits

• 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

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Company Background

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.

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