Senior CMP Equipment Engineer

Samsung Electronics; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a CMP Equipment and Installation Engineer to setup, calibrate, and maintain precision polishing systems in a cleanroom environment. You will ensure installation meets strict specifications and is optimized for maximum yield and stability.

This on-site role requires 4+ years of commissioning/installation experience, hands-on hardware competency, and safety certifications (LOTO/OSHA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or related field.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• 4+ years in equipment commissioning, field service, or industrial maintenance.
• LOTO and OSHA safety training/certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain CMP polishing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and cleanroom standards.
• Hardware troubleshooting to minimize defects and maintain surface flatness.
• Coordinate commissioning and validation of facilities systems.
• Manage projects and timelines.
• Adapt to field conditions and solve problems on site.

Skills

Schematics & Blueprints

Electromechanical Troubleshooting

Rigging & Material Handling

Commissioning & Validation

Project & Time Management

Field Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

CAD Drawings

Electrical Schematics

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

A CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polishing) Equipment and Installation Engineer is responsible for the setup, calibration, and maintenance of precision polishing systems used to planarize semiconductor wafers. They ensure that equipment is installed according to strict technical specifications and optimized for maximum yield and stability in a cleanroom environment. Their primary goal is to minimize defects and maintain precise surface flatness through rigorous hardware troubleshooting and process validation.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• TechnicalProficiencyinSchematics&Blueprints

• ElectromechanicalTroubleshooting

• RiggingandMaterialHandling

• CommissioningandValidationofFacilitiesSystems

• Project&TimeManagement

• AdaptabilityandFieldProblem-Solving

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• ABachelor’sdegreeinMechanicalEngineering,ElectricalEngineering,Mechatronics,oracloselyrelatedfield

• ProficiencyinTechnicalDocumentation: Demonstratedabilitytoreadandinterpretblueprints,CADdrawings,electricalschematics

• Hands-onEquipmentorInstrumentsCompetency: Demonstratedabilitytobesuccessfulwithphysicalinteractionwithhardware

• SafetyCertificationsandComplianceKnowledge

• CertificationordocumentedtraininginLOTO(Lockout/Tagout)andOSHA(orequivalentregional)generalindustrysafetystandards

• FieldExperience(Commissioning/Installation):A minimum of 4 years of experience inequipmentcommissioning,fieldservice,orindustrialmaintenance

* The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.*

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.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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