Wafer Process Engineer - Yield & Tool Optimization

Samsung Electronics America; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite facilities and fitness

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer to join a team focused on establishing and maintaining world‑class process/equipment and implementing yield enhancement as a competitive advantage.

You will monitor wafer fabrication, qualify new tools, coordinate process qualifications, analyze data with software, adjust parameters, and drive SOP updates to develop improved processes.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or CS.
• Experience with data analysis and troubleshooting equipment or processes.
• Understanding of Lean, TPS or 5S and problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wafer fabrication process and respond to inline issues.
• Qualify wafer fabrication processes on new tools.
• Coordinate scheduling of process qualifications and downtime.
• Use software to analyze data and identify trends for decisions.
• Make adjustments when parameters are exceeded and monitor tools after maintenance.
• Execute in-line process/equipment changes (CPM).
• Communicate technical information within the department.
• Revise SOPs and develop improved processes to increase capability.

Skills

Python scripting

Statistics

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree (BS/MS)

GPA 3.0 for new grads

Tools

Spotfire

JMP

MATLAB

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer to join a team focused on establishing and maintaining world‑class process/equipment and implementing yield enhancement as a competitive advantage.

You will monitor wafer fabrication, qualify new tools, coordinate process qualifications, analyze data with software, adjust parameters, and drive SOP updates to develop improved processes.