[Samsung Electronics America] Experienced Engineer, Manufacturing Quality & Reliability (MQR) 채용

Samsung Electronics America; 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(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer to join the MQR Operations Team in Austin and/or Taylor. You will lead excursions, coordinate root-cause analysis, and ensure traceable disposition decisions across fab processes in a high-volume environment.

The role emphasizes collaborative problem solving, data-driven decisions using 8D and SPS tools, and continuous improvement of quality systems to protect device performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of engineering experience in semiconductor industry with a Bachelor's.
• Two or more years with Master’s or PhD.
• Hands-on problem solving using 8D methodology and quality tools.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor process integration and high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with Structured Problem Solving (SPS) methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead response to fab issues and excursions.
• Coordinate with teams across the Samsung organization to identify root causes, contain potentially impacted wafers, assess risk, define data collection plans, reach disposition decisions, and coordinate communication with customers.
• Analyze the impact of process deviations across multiple layers and modules to determine potential risks to device performance and reliability.
• Maintain rigorous technical documentation and quality records for all excursions, ensuring that the logic behind every disposition decision is traceable, defensible, and compliant with internal and external quality standards.
• Collaborate in wide-ranging work with fab engineering, systems, manufacturing, support groups, and executives to ensure compliance to external and internal quality standards.
• Lead development and deployment of medium to large-scale, cross-functional projects with visibility to company executives.
• Lead focused meetings for root cause deep dives using Structured Problem solving (SPS) tools working with departments across the site.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality tools

Analytical thinking

Education

EE / Materials Science / ChemE degree

Job description

About Samsung Austin SemiconductorSamsung 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 SummaryMQR is currently seeking a highly motivated, technically driven quality engineer to join full-time in the MQR Operations Team. This role is critical in managing Fab-wide excursions, requiring a deep understanding of semiconductor device integration and process flows to ensure the proper disposition of non-standard material. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, preferably with Process Integration (PIE) or Unit Process Engineering background with a commitment to quality rigor and the ability to translate complex technical failures into risk-based quality decisions. This individual will also lead continuous improvements of processes, procedures, and quality systems related to the response to quality incidents. The MQR Operations Team works closely with departments across the site including Fab Engineering, Defect Metrology, Process Integration, and Customer Engineering. We are seeking candidates with strong technical backgrounds in semiconductor processing and quality management to join a team of top-performing engineers for our Austin and/or Taylor sites.Role and ResponsibilitiesHere’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:Lead response to fab issues and excursions. Coordinate with teams across the Samsung organization to identify & contain issue root causes, contain potentially impacted wafers, assess risk, define & execute data collection plans, reach disposition decisions, and coordinate communication with customers.Analyze the impact of process deviations across multiple layers and modules to determine potential risks to device performance and reliability.Maintain rigorous technical documentation and quality records for all excursions, ensuring that the logic behind every disposition decision is traceable, defensible, and compliant with internal and external quality standardsCollaborate in wide-ranging work with fab engineering, systems, manufacturing, support groups, and executives to ensure compliance to external and internal quality standards.Lead development and deployment of medium to large-scale, cross-functional projects with visibility to company executives.Lead focused meetings for root cause deep dives using Structured Problem solving (SPS) tools working with departments across the site.Skills and QualificationsHere’s What You’ll Need:Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in EE, Materials Science, ChemE or related sciences.Relevant engineering experience in semiconductor industry: four or more years with a Bachelor’s; two or more years Master’s or PhD.Hands-on problem solving experience using 8D methodology and quality tools.Deep understanding of semiconductor process integration, device fabrication flows, and the interdependency of unit processes in a high-volume manufacturing (HVM) environment..Experience in leading cross-functional teams to drive quality improvement initiatives.Strong analytical and problem solving skills - proficient at applying structured problem solving methods to resolve complex issues in a semiconductor-manufacturing environment.The current base salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $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.This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.Total RewardsAt 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 insuranceLife insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vestingOnsite café(s) and workout facilitiesPaid maternity and paternity leavePaid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidaysWellness 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.Trade Secrets By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

Experienced Engineer, Manufacturing Quality & Reliability (MQR)

Experienced Engineer, Manufacturing Quality & Reliability (MQR)

• Manufacturing Quality
• Reliability
• Semiconductor
• Process Integration
• Excursion Management
• Quality Systems

접수기간

2026.10.31 ~ 2027.05.01 D-176

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

MQR is currently seeking a highly motivated, technically driven quality engineer to join full-time in the MQR Operations Team. This role is critical in managing Fab-wide excursions, requiring a deep understanding of semiconductor device integration and process flows to ensure the proper disposition of non-standard material. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, preferably with Process Integration (PIE) or Unit Process Engineering background with a commitment to quality rigor and the ability to translate complex technical failures into risk-based quality decisions. This individual will also lead continuous improvements of processes, procedures, and quality systems related to the response to quality incidents. The MQR Operations Team works closely with departments across the site including Fab Engineering, Defect Metrology, Process Integration, and Customer Engineering. We are seeking candidates with strong technical backgrounds in semiconductor processing and quality management to join a team of top-performing engineers for our Austin and/or Taylor sites.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Lead response to fab issues and excursions.
• Coordinate with teams across the Samsung organization to identify & contain issue root causes, contain potentially impacted wafers, assess risk, define & execute data collection plans, reach disposition decisions, and coordinate communication with customers.
• Analyze the impact of process deviations across multiple layers and modules to determine potential risks to device performance and reliability.
• Maintain rigorous technical documentation and quality records for all excursions, ensuring that the logic behind every disposition decision is traceable, defensible, and compliant with internal and external quality standards
• Collaborate in wide-ranging work with fab engineering, systems, manufacturing, support groups, and executives to ensure compliance to external and internal quality standards.
• Lead development and deployment of medium to large-scale, cross-functional projects with visibility to company executives.
• Lead focused meetings for root cause deep dives using Structured Problem solving (SPS) tools working with departments across the site.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in EE, Materials Science, ChemE or related sciences.
• Relevant engineering experience in semiconductor industry: four or more years with a Bachelor's; two or more years Master's or PhD.
• Hands-on problem solving experience using 8D methodology and quality tools.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor process integration, device fabrication flows, and the interdependency of unit processes in a high-volume manufacturing (HVM) environment..
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams to drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills - proficient at applying structured problem solving methods to resolve complex issues in a semiconductor-manufacturing environment.

The current base salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $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 performanc e.

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

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.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.