Semiconductor Equipment Team Lead - Cleanroom Ops & Lean

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite cafés and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Cleans TR leader to manage a team of equipment engineers responsible for SEMES tools and FOUP Washers. The role drives cost reduction, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration across Cleans, SEMES, and Fab teams.

You will supervise 6–10 engineers, implement Lean/TPS/6S, manage the equipment lifecycle, and lead capital projects while applying Python/VBA and data tools to identify trends and optimize performance within a full‑on site fab

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Eng, Physics, Materials Science, or Computer Science
• 5+ years semiconductor equipment engineering
• 2+ years direct supervisory or lead experience
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and qualifying fab tools
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, VBA) and data-analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Supervise 6-10 equipment engineers, with coaching, performance reviews, and growth plans
• Foster a collaborative culture and champion Lean/TPS/6S practices
• Oversee the full equipment lifecycle for fab equipment – from qualification to de‑commission
• Manage Change‑Point Management (CPM) activities, daily equipment status reviews, and qualification matrix updates
• Review pass-downs, WIP, and work request queues each shift
• Prioritize equipment repairs, parts orders, and qualification
• Lead cross-functional TFTs focused on Stop-Loss, BM reduction, and quality improvements
• Use Python, VBA, Spotfire, or JMP to analyze equipment data, spot trends, and recommend adjustments
• Partner with SEMES, other vendors, Fab Engineering, Maintenance, and other support groups to resolve difficult equipment problems
• Own capital projects for new or upgraded equipment, including cost justification, schedule coordination, and budget tracking

Skills

Python scripting

VBA scripting

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Spotfire

JMP

Matlab

SQL

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Cleans TR leader to manage a team of equipment engineers responsible for SEMES tools and FOUP Washers. The role drives cost reduction, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration across Cleans, SEMES, and Fab teams.

You will supervise 6–10 engineers, implement Lean/TPS/6S, manage the equipment lifecycle, and lead capital projects while applying Python/VBA and data tools to identify trends and optimize performance within a full‑on site fab