Semiconductor Equipment Performance Lead

Samsung Electronics America; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café and fitness facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an experienced Equipment Performance Manager to own uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will partner with internal engineering teams and external vendors to drive measurable performance gains and lead cross-functional initiatives.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of semiconductor equipment, strong vendor leadership, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of semiconductor-related experience.
• 2-4 year college degree or technical school certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Performance & Technical Leadership: analyze equipment data, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, manage maintenance schedules and repairs, and drive peak system reliability.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: assess OEM vendor performance, track metrics, drive improvements, and coordinate with vendor leadership on critical needs.
• Project & Operational Leadership: manage small-to-medium projects, plan maintenance/improvement actions, coordinate engineers and technicians, and align operations across teams.
• Administration & Communication: maintain SOPs and policies, report KPIs monthly, and communicate resolutions to management.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment

Project leadership

Vendor management

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an experienced Equipment Performance Manager to own uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will partner with internal engineering teams and external vendors to drive measurable performance gains and lead cross-functional initiatives.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of semiconductor equipment, strong vendor leadership, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.