TEM Automation Engineer
Samsung Austin Semiconductor · Taylor, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $71k–$252k
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (industrial) in Taylor, TX. Here's what you'll be responsible for.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Base pay
- $71k–$252k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 76 other live controls postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- About 43% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $95k–$132k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 84%
- ✓ Automation 77%
- Robotics 38%
- EHS / safety 27%
- Root cause 22%
- ✓ Python 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Taylor
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Full description from Samsung Austin SemiconductorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The primary function of this new engineer position is to develop, optimize and maintain recipes for various tools and processes involved in fully automated TEM analysis workflow, including but not limited to automated TEM sample preparation using focused ion beam, automated TEM imaging and automated measurement of critical dimensions.
Additional functions of this engineer position include basic tool operation, alignment, calibration & maintenance, development of software or automated processes for better throughput, quality & TAT, acceptance and provision of peer trainings.
Role and
Here's what you'll need
- ✓B.S. and above in Materials Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
- ✓2+ years of hands-on experience on at least 2 of the following: AMHS, SEM, FIB, TEM, Metrology.
- ✓Fluent in python, recipe editor or other programming languages. Previous experience on recipe or software development is a plus.
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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!
Here's what you'll be responsible for
- •Developing, optimizing and maintaining recipes for various tools using python, recipe editor or other similar programming tools.
- •Performing basic operation, alignment, calibration and maintenance of the tools involved in fully automated TEM analysis.
- •Providing timely support for recipe troubleshooting.
- •Learning new techniques and provide training to peer engineers/technicians
- •Identifying new opportunities and lead projects to improve the analytical work in terms of capability, quality, efficiency and cost saving
Skills and
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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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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