UV Wafer Process Technician – Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Samsung Electronics America; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Austin, TX seeks an PCS Operations Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve equipment, processes, and systems used in UV wafer manufacturing. You will collaborate with Engineers, Production, and Quality to execute PM, CPM, failure analysis, and process rework while following EHS protocols.

This role emphasizes proactive maintenance, data‑driven decision making, and cross‑functional teamwork to maximize uptime and MTBF in a high‑volume fab.

Qualifications

• 2+ years prior work experience.
• 2-year college degree or technical school certification preferred; typically 8 years of related experience.
• Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preventative & Corrective Maintenance: Execute PM & CPM routines per SOPs. Identify and implement improvement projects to shorten MTBF & increase uptime. Select and replace parts, submit vendor invoices.
• Troubleshooting & Root‑Cause Analysis: Conduct failure analysis using scripting and data tools. Anticipate potential failures and propose pre‑emptive solutions. Document findings in maintenance & quality systems.
• Process & Equipment Monitoring: Monitor equipment/process performance, flag deviations, and propose inline adjustments. Use analytics to evaluate operating data for continuous improvement.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work with Engineering and Production to support system set‑up and calibration. Serve as liaison between Engineering and Operations on maintenance scheduling.
• Project & Change Management: Identify new assignments or projects aligned with departmental priorities. Participate on cross‑functional teams and contribute to high‑impact initiatives beyond routine maintenance.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Follow all SAS FAB clean‑room protocols and PPE requirements. Handle hazardous chemicals and equipment per EHS guidelines.

Skills

Semiconductor experience

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

2-year college degree or technical certification

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Austin, TX seeks an PCS Operations Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve equipment, processes, and systems used in UV wafer manufacturing. You will collaborate with Engineers, Production, and Quality to execute PM, CPM, failure analysis, and process rework while following EHS protocols.

This role emphasizes proactive maintenance, data‑driven decision making, and cross‑functional teamwork to maximize uptime and MTBF in a high‑volume fab.