Staff Reliability Engineer

Samsung Electronics Perú; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 175,000; 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

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Austin, Texas is seeking a staff-level reliability engineer to lead reliability efforts for NTI/NPI and mass production across CMOS nodes. You will guide cross-functional teams, collaborate with Korea HQ, customers, and Fab to ensure robust device implementation.

You will conduct DOE, apply reliability models, and analyze failure data to improve margins. Expected to publish findings, participate in external conferences, and contribute to technology development in

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Engineering or Physics required; 10+ years in semiconductor process, product or device engineering preferred.
• Experience leading reliability programs across NTI/NPI to mass production is essential.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and reliability degradation mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to direct a team for reliability improvement activities.
• Identify, plan, and execute reliability evaluations for NTI/NPI, technology qualification, process changes and abnormal events.
• Identify concerning items for product reliability and drive improvement actions with local and overseas operations.
• Manage solutions to integration problems across Fab, PIE, Device, Product Test, etc.
• Design, execute, and analyze designed experiments to improve fabrication processes.
• Utilize reliability models to extract lifetime from time-to-fail data.
• Contribute to papers for symposiums and journals and participate in external conferences.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Statistical analysis

Design of experiments

Cross-functional leadership

Semiconductor processes

Education

MS/PhD in Engineering or Physics

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Statistical software

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

Staff-level reliability engineer will care semiconductor reliability of at Samsung Foundry’s new technology introduction (NTI)/new product introduction (NPI). The individual will collaborate with internal teams, Korea HQ teams, external customer(s), and Fab. seamlessly from NTI/NPI to mass production. This reliability engineer will drive all phases of reliability engineering for advanced CMOS technology nodes with manager’s help.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Provide technical leadership to direct a team for reliability improvement activities.

Identify, plan, and execute reliability evaluations for NTI/NPI, technology qualification, process changes and abnormal events.

Identify concerning items for product reliability and drive improvement actions with both local and overseas operations.

Manage solutions to integration problems working across several departments (Fab, PIE, Device, Product Test, etc) to improve reliability.

Design, execute, and analyze designed experiments to improve semiconductor fabrication processes.

Utilize lessons learned to improve reliability margin; define new process integration for new technology nodes.

Utilize statistical tools and reliability models to extract lifetime from time to fail data.

Represent Samsung technology leadership by authoring papers for symposiums & journals and leadership roles at external conferences.

Navigate both the industrial and academic landscape in order to be a knowledge center of device integration and technology development for reliability.

Plus for strong understanding of Semiconductor Device Physics or Reliability Degradation Mechanisms.

Example of Reliability Degradation Mechanisms: TDDB, HCI, BTI, EM, SM, TC.

Skills and Qualifications

MS, PhD in Engineering or Physics (preferred Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering) Requires 10+ years of related experience in Semiconductor process, product or device engineering.

Total Rewards

The current base salary range for this role is between $131,000 - $174,500. 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.

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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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/).