Senior Yield Analysis Engineer

Samsung Electronics Perú; Austin (TX); 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 + holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Yield Analysis Engineer to own high‑volume product yield across tech nodes. You will monitor line health, trace yield deviations, and drive closure. Responsibilities include yield event closure, defense lines, and cross‑functional customer alignment.

The role requires 4+ years as a Device/Process Engineer with semiconductor knowledge, coding, and device physics. On-site, full-time employment with a comprehensive rewards package is offered.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a Device and/or Process Engineer required.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processes, coding, and device physics preferred.
• Industry experience with yield analysis and change-point investigations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive yield event closure and defense line effectiveness.
• Prepare and align customer yield material and messages with cross-functional teams.
• Review Daily wafer testing (EDS) maps and yield summaries; perform analytical deep dives.
• Conduct change point analyses for spec releases on EDS and FT yield.

Skills

Semiconductor processes

Coding

Process integration

Device physics

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Physics

BS in Chemical Engineering

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

As a Yield Analysis Engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, you will own key high-volume products across all tech nodes. The individual will collaborate with customer and internal teams to monitor health of the line and trace yield deviations to closure. The individual will help drive for defense lines to ensure traced yield deviations do not have recurrence.

Role and Responsibilities

Yield event closure and defense line: Drive detection source to closure by confirmation of defense line effectiveness.

Customer yield management: Prepare customer material set, cross-functional alignment on overall message, and active meeting participation required.

Commonality: Daily wafer testing (EDS) map review and yield summary, analytical deep dives (root cause for bin and zonal shifts), dog tool analysis, and integrated issues resulting from multiple change points to identify source of yield degradation or opportunity.

Change point analyses: YA is responsible for all change point analyses for spec release for both EDS and FT yield. This includes deep dives of change points to provide specific bin / zonal issues with failing change point proposals.

Skills and Qualifications

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemical Engineering preferred. A minimum of four years of experience as a Device and/or Process Engineer, with knowledge of semiconductor processes, coding, process integration, and device physics, is required.

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.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

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

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.

Trade Secrets Notice

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Overview

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).