TEM Analysis Engineer - All Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite cafe(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a TEM Analysis Engineer to perform TEM analysis on semiconductor devices and generate in-depth reports to guide tool status changes, process adjustments, wafer disposal decisions, and yield improvement efforts.

The role requires a science/engineering background and hands-on TEM/tools experience, with collaboration across customers and operations to enhance quality, cost, and turnaround time. All positions are full-time, on-site in the Austin area.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Materials Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Must have basic knowledge of semiconductor processes and device physics.
• Experience conducting scientific research on semiconductor defects and writing papers.
• Experience in defect root cause analysis and failure modeling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate TEM tools to perform timely, high-quality analysis and generate in-depth reports.
• Collaborate with customers to understand demand, interpret TEM results, identify defect root causes, and validate countermeasures.
• Work with Ops team to improve TEM sample quality and develop sample prep best practices for advanced techniques.
• Identify opportunities and lead projects to improve analytical quality, turnaround time, and cost.
• Perform level-appropriate tool maintenance.

Skills

TEM experience

Defect analysis

Device physics

Scientific writing

Education

B.S. or higher in Materials Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Structure analysis tools

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

In your role as a TEM Analysis Engineer, you'll be responsible for performing TEM analysis on semiconductor devices to understand the profiles, critical dimensions, chemical composition & distribution, defect composition & occurrence step. You'll also generate in-depth report to help requesters making decisions on tool status change, process adjustment, wafer disposal et al, which is critical for the Fab to meet yield, TAT and cost reduction goals.

Role and Responsibilities

• Operating TEM tools of various models to perform timely and high quality analysis and generate in-depth reporting
• Collaborating closely with customers to understand their demand, interpret or present TEM analysis results, identify defect root cause, establish failure model, determine counter measurements and validation plan.
• Collaborating with Ops team on TEM sample quality improvement and development of sample prep BKM for advanced techniques.
• Recognizing opportunities and lead projects regarding to analytical work improvement in terms of quality, TAT and cost
• Performing level appropriate tool maintenance

Skills and Qualifications

• B. S. or higher degree in Materials Science, Electrical /Electronic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• S Structure analysis tools hands on experience is required
• Must have basic knowledge of semiconductor processes and device physics and prior experience in materials physics and chemistry
• Must be able to conduct scientific research on novel semiconductor defective issues and write scientific paper
• Previous experience on defect root cause analysis, failure modeling is desired but not required, as well as In-depth knowledge on advanced node process integration is desired but not required.

Day Shifts Include:

• A Shift – Sunday through Tuesday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays
• C Shift – Thursday through Saturday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays
• 2nd Shift - Monday through Friday (3pm - 11pm)

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000.00 - $145,000.00. 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.

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