Semiconductor Equipment Engineer – Program Management

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

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a semiconductor equipment engineer to lead equipment improvement projects and partner with fab teams to boost manufacturing performance.

The role requires Lean Six Sigma, data analysis, and programming skills (Python/SQL) to diagnose gaps, implement scalable solutions, and communicate recommendations to staff and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related engineering discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience analyzing equipment performance and implementing improvements.
• Lean or Six Sigma knowledge applied to industrial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead fab-wide equipment engineering projects to improve performance and efficiency.
• Facilitate Lean activities and process mapping to remove waste.
• Analyze gaps to goal equipment performance and implement improvements.
• Create presentations and proposals for staff and executives.
• Address emerging equipment challenges with scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with analytics and solutions teams to interpret data.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Python

SQL

Equipment engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering

Tools

TIBCO Spotfire

JMP

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.

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).