Metrology Equipment Technician - Day
Samsung Austin Semiconductor · Taylor, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (industrial) in Taylor, TX. Determine and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- TPM, 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
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $51k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 24 live postings that list pay, out of 437 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live quality postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (4+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 38%
- Root cause 31%
- FDA / GMP 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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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
As a Samsung Austin Semiconductor Metrology Equipment Technician, you'll be responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing and/or system operations, such as working with engineers and manufacturing in set-up and calibration tasks, system support, preventative maintenance, failure analysis, documenting/following standard operating procedures, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the process and production of memory chips and logic. Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct in-line adjustments to products, instruments, equipment, or processes. You'll determine and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Requires compliance with all health, safety and environmental management system guidelines.
Role and
Here's what you'll need
- ✓Any 2-year technical certification (TTI, ITT, Trade Cert, HVAC, etc); 3+ ASE certs or 4 years Semiconductor Technician experience (no cert, passes test) or 4 years equivalent technical Military service
- ✓Familiarity with SPC methods and implementation
- ✓Highly capable in MS Word, Excel and Power Point
- ✓Ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to procedure changes also required.
- ✓Focused on continuous improvement in fast-paced, changing environment
- ✓Familiar with TPM concepts
- ✓High attention to detail and task oriented and place high value on customer service, team work and flexibility.
- ✓Ability to strictly adhere to SOPs
- ✓Ability to work off-hours if necessary
- ✓Electro-mechanical aptitude, Basic understanding of hand tools, pneumatics, and electricity.
qualifications
nizational and individual performance
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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
- •Preventative Maintenance (PM)/Change Point Management (CPM)/System Maintenance: Follows standard operating procedures to ensure equipment/ processes/systems are running effectively.
- •Troubleshooting: Conducts failure analysis and follows scripts to troubleshoot and anticipate future failures.
- •Monitor Equipment/Process: Monitors equipment and processes in current state and proactively looks for ways to improve processes.
- •Teamwork and Communication: Able to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate throughout organization.
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 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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