Senior Defect Control Engineer – Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite facilities

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Engineering support role for the A Shift Sustaining team. This desk-based position focuses on first-line defect containment, data collection, and clear communication with Technicians, Engineering, and Leadership to rapidly contain quality issues.

The role emphasizes defect morphology understanding, tool trend analyses, and swift actions to prevent excursions. Requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 2+ years in semiconductor process engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or related technical fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of Semiconductor process engineering experience in defect monitor and reduction.
• Experience in leading logic technology (45nm or below) development is strongly preferred.
• Relevant experience in advanced defect inspection and review tools (bright field, dark field, e-beam, Vis-edge, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Klarity Defect (or similar) software and its application in a semiconductor processing environment is useful.
• Working knowledge in SPC and DOE methodology is required.
• Excellent communication skills and cross functional teamwork are required.
• Strong data mining, troubleshooting skills and self-starter attitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop broad process flow knowledge and understanding of defect source and morphology.
• Aiding DC technicians with BBT/scrap/dog tool investigation, event closure, and lot disposition; collecting data & analysis for YCC/excursion/meetings.
• Performing on-shift fab process/tool trend data and correlation analysis to identify dog tools, trace defects to root cause, and rapidly take action to prevent inline process excursions.
• Coordinate activities/communication with DE layer owners and Unit Parts for updates to defect classifications or procedures.
• Perform Data Analysis to identify missed defect excursion signals.
• Work hours: A Shift – Sunday through Tuesday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays.

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Engineering support role for the A Shift Sustaining team. This desk-based position focuses on first-line defect containment, data collection, and clear communication with Technicians, Engineering, and Leadership to rapidly contain quality issues.

The role emphasizes defect morphology understanding, tool trend analyses, and swift actions to prevent excursions. Requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 2+ years in semiconductor process engineering.