Etch Process Technician - Days
Samsung Austin Semiconductor · Taylor, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (industrial) in Taylor, TX. Here's what you'll be responsible for.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S, 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 16 other live process postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ SPC 53%
- ✓ Root cause 35%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
✓ = 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
In your role as an Etch Process Technician, you'll work alongside a talent group of technicians and engineers in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment producing some of the most advanced semiconductor devices on the planet.
Role and
qualifications
- ✓Documenting and communicating events from tool interruptions to Process engineers to ensure the material is measured and material disposition is completed correctly.
Skills and
Here's what you'll need
- ✓Two-year technical degree, equivalent military experience, and/or 5+ years direct applicable Etch semiconductor experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
- ✓300mm Dry Etch experience highly desired.
- ✓Familiarity with Lam, AMAT, TEL, Mattson, and/or PSK platforms preferred, along with familiarity with SPC methods and implementation
- ✓Successful candidates will be detail and task oriented and place high value on customer service, teamwork and flexibility.
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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 SAS, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.
Come innovate with us!
Here's what you'll be responsible for
- •Work in the fab with other Equipment/Process Technicians and Engineers to support troubleshooting and maintenance activities with a mindset towards root cause analysis, standardization, and 5S
- •Understand and be able to sustain the factory by performing tool qualifications, lot dispositions, and interlock troubleshooting activities
- •Perform assigned trend monitoring activities regularly and work with Layer Owners to implement corrective actions
- •Draft regular SOP revisions to ensure quality and safety expectations are continuously improved upon.
- •Perform activities involved with the recovery of Etch equipment from PM or down events including wafer recoveries and tool
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 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 eligible for government authorization.
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