Etch Process Engineer - Days
Samsung Austin Semiconductor · Taylor, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $70k–$179k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ 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
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- SPC
- Base pay
- $70k–$179k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
Position Summary
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join our team in the semiconductor industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving our wafer fabrication processes, identifying complex problems, and implementing solutions to drive yield enhancement.
Role and
qualifications
and equipment downtime with manufacturing and equipment teams.
- ✓Analyze data using software tools to identify trends and inform processing decisions.
- ✓Adjust process parameters as needed and monitor equipment performance after maintenance.
- ✓Executes change point management on Etch processes / equipment
- ✓Continuously update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Skills and
Here's what you'll need
- ✓Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering field.
- ✓1+ year of experience in a related field.
- ✓Experience with 300mm Dry Etch processes.
- ✓Familiarity with equipment platforms such as Lam, AMAT, TEL, Mattson, Hitachi, and/or PSK.
- ✓Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and their implementation.
- ✓Familiarity with Advanced Process Control (APC) techniques and its usage
- ✓Knowledge of basic chemistry, scientific methods, and experimental design principles
- ✓Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with the team and other departments
- ✓Basic understanding of wafer fabrication processes.
- ✓Familiarity with advanced statistical methods
- ✓Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and technical documents.
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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
- •Monitor and respond to in-line issues in the wafer fabrication etch process, ensuring timely disposition of wafers.
- •Qualify wafer fabrication etch processes on advanced tools.
- •Coordinate process
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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