Wet Clean Process Development Engineer

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

On-site café(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced engineer to join their Fab Engineering New Technology team. This role focuses on developing and qualifying new processes in semiconductor manufacturing, with an emphasis on cleans and wet-etch processes. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years' experience and a track record of continuous improvement in engineering processes. The position offers comprehensive medical benefits, a competitive compensation package, and requires on-site work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Prior experience with cleans and wet-etch processes.
• Ability to convey complex concepts to non-experts.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for cleans and wet-etch processes.
• Improve process uniformity and defect rates.
• Optimize manufacturing processes.

Skills

Engineering experience in semiconductor manufacturing

Knowledge of process fundamentals

Continuous improvement in cleans/wet engineering processes

Strong data analysis skills

Tools

DNS SU3XXX model

Job description

Position Summary

The Fab Engineering New Technology team at Samsung Austin Semiconductor supports NTI strategic initiatives. In this role, you will complement Process Integration engineering by developing, strengthening, and qualifying new processes to address critical customer needs. Responsibilities include production qualification of new processes—proposal, experimental execution, data analysis—to ensure high quality and manufacturability for high‑volume semiconductor foundry manufacturing.

Role And Responsibilities

• Engineering solutions for cleans and wet‑etch processes under production development and qualification.
• Process uniformity improvements.
• Defect improvement initiatives.
• Process optimization for manufacturing.
• Process margin evaluation.

Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience in semiconductor manufacturing or process development with emphasis on cleans and wet‑etch processes.
• Extensive knowledge of process fundamentals and volume manufacturing challenges.
• Track record of continuous improvement in cleans/wet engineering processes.
• Prior experience with DNS SU3XXX model is strongly desired.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Capable of conveying complex engineering concepts clearly to non‑expert audiences.

Total Rewards

Base pay will vary based on education, experience, skills, and location. The total compensation package includes a competitive benefits program and potential participation in company incentive compensation.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• On‑site 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 may also receive Management‑Based Objectives (MBO) bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at SAS are full‑time on‑site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or be 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.

EEO Statement

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce and provide 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.