Cleans Process Technician - Days
Samsung Austin Semiconductor · Taylor, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level continuous improvement role at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (industrial) in Taylor, TX. High-volume manufacturing environment producing some of the most advanced semiconductor devices on the planet.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 63 live postings that list pay, out of 970 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 7 other live lean / ci postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Typical (2+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 38%
- 5S 38%
- ✓ SPC 38%
- Six Sigma 25%
- Kaizen 25%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
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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
Job Description Summary
As a Process Technician within the Cleans department (sometimes called 'Wets' or 'Wet Etch') you'll work alongside a dynamic group of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment producing some of the most advanced semiconductor devices on the planet.
You will act as the first responder to product quality issues and manufacturing constraints for our Clean “Wet Etch” processes. This role involves performing equipment qualification, misprocess disposition, root cause investigation, and production line management.
Role and
Here's what you'll need
- ✓2+ years of experience as a Process Technician or MFG specialist or an Associates Degree or equivalent Semiconductor experience
- ✓Prior experience with Cleans and Cu Electroplating Process experience is preferred (specifically with DNS, SEMES, TEL or FSI platforms)
- ✓Experience in analyzing SPC charts and trend charts is also a plus
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
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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
- •Set up the qualification plan to monitor the quality of product wafers that run through our tool for the first time after tool maintenance work
- •Respond to SPC interlocks after investigating for possible root cause
- •Determine and execute the plan for product wafers involved in tool faults, with partially processed wafers possibly requiring the creation of a modified recipe to complete the Wet Etch process
- •Investigate Manufacturing constraints as related to tool availability and product movement
Skills and
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
Total Rewards
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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