Semiconductor Yield & Defect Reduction Engineer

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite cafe(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + 2 personal holidays and 10 fixed

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Defect Reduction Engineer to support defect control in a high-volume 24x7 fab, aiming to improve yield and performance.

You will lead cross-functional defect data analysis, establish monitoring plans for new tech ramps (14nm and legacy nodes), and respond to foundry customer data requests while collaborating with Samsung HQ on technology transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience in defect monitor and reduction.
• Experience in leading 45nm or below logic technology development.
• Knowledge of Klarity Defect software or similar tools is useful.
• Strong data mining, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI as Defect Reduction representative: attendance at meetings and data-driven defect strategy.
• Perform fab process/tool trend analyses to identify root causes and prevent excursions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate defect data for projects and excursions.
• Establish FCC and trend monitoring plans for new technology ramps and legacy nodes.
• Respond to foundry customer data requests with timely analysis.

Skills

Data mining

Communication

Cross-functional work

Troubleshooting

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Klarity Defect

Vis-edge

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Defect Reduction Engineer to support defect control in a high-volume 24x7 fab, aiming to improve yield and performance.

You will lead cross-functional defect data analysis, establish monitoring plans for new tech ramps (14nm and legacy nodes), and respond to foundry customer data requests while collaborating with Samsung HQ on technology transfers.