Semiconductor Equipment Engineer – Program Management

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an experienced semiconductor equipment engineer to leadFab-wide equipment improvement projects and optimize manufacturing performance. You will apply your equipment engineering expertise to evaluate operating performance, troubleshoot issues, and develop practical solutions.

You will collaborate with fab engineering teams, analytics specialists, vendors, and OEMs to identify performance gaps, validate solutions, and coordinate implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• Five+ years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience analyzing equipment performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment operating principles and maintenance practices.
• Proficiency in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies in industrial processes.
• Data analysis and visualization tools such as Spotfire, JMP, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead fab-wide equipment engineering projects, coordinating across teams to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Facilitate Lean activities, including Value Stream Mapping, process mapping, and AIW, to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze gap-to-goal equipment performance and implement improvements.
• Create and deliver presentations and proposals for staff and executive leadership explaining findings and recommended solutions.
• Apply equipment engineering knowledge to assess emerging issues and adjust project priorities.
• Partner with analytics and solutions teams to interpret data and implement scalable improvements.

Skills

Equipment analysis

Troubleshooting

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Visualization tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Spotfire

JMP

Python

SQL

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

As a semiconductor equipment engineer on the Innovation Equipment team, you will lead technical improvement projects that support semiconductor manufacturing performance. You will apply your equipment engineering expertise to evaluate operating performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop practical solutions.

You will work with fab engineering teams, equipment analytics specialists, vendors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to identify performance gaps, validate solutions, and coordinate implementation. This role requires semiconductor equipment engineering experience, supported by data analysis and technical project management skills.

Role and Responsibilities

Your Impact (Responsibilities)

• Lead Equipment Improvement Projects: Lead fab-wide equipment engineering projects, coordinating across engineering teams and business units to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Optimize Workflows: Facilitate Lean activities, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), process mapping, and AIW, to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Resolve Technical Performance Gaps: Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze gap-to-goal equipment performance, investigate contributing factors, and implement technical improvements to achieve performance targets.
• Communicate Technical Recommendations: Create and deliver presentations and proposals for staff and executive leadership, explaining technical findings, recommended solutions, and expected outcomes.
• Address Emerging Equipment Challenges: Apply semiconductor equipment engineering knowledge to assess emerging issues, develop solutions, and adjust project priorities.
• Apply Equipment Analytics: Partner with the equipment analytics and solutions team to interpret complex data, evaluate improvement options, and implement scalable solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

What You’ll Bring (Qualifications)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Five or more years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience analyzing equipment performance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing engineering improvements.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment operating principles and maintenance practices.
• Proven experience applying Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to industrial processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, such as TIBCO Spotfire, JMP, or similar tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing technical projects or programs, including scope, schedules, stakeholders, and deliverables.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Programming experience in Python or SQL.
• Experience with full stack development or cloud computing.

How You’ll Work

• Stakeholder Focus: Translate stakeholder needs into measurable project outcomes.
• Collaboration: Work across engineering teams, business units, and external partners, sharing information and incorporating diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals.
• Practical Innovation: Propose and evaluate practical solutions to equipment and operational challenges.

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.

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