CVD Process Engineer - Days
Samsung Austin Semiconductor · Taylor, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $76k–$120k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (industrial) in Taylor, TX. A CVD process engineer is responsible for process qualification, performance, and abnormal product disposition.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- SPC
- Base pay
- $76k–$120k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
Position Summary
In your role as a Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) / Thin Films Engineer at the Samsung semiconductor fabrication facility in Taylor, TX you’ll join the process engineering team. You’ll be a foundational member tasked with new process qualification, tool-to-tool output matching, implementing process controls, and maintaining process health.
You’ll be focused on developing process rework procedures, implementing defense lines to prevent excursions, and continuously improving process recipes to meet defectivity and productivity targets.
Also, you’ll work directly with senior process engineers, device physicists, and fab operations leaders to design, qualify, and scale thin film processes (ALD, PECVD, etc.).
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Here's what you'll need
- ✓Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Chemical, Electrical) or related degree (Materials Eng, Physics, Chemistry, etc.)
- ✓Cumulative GPA Minimum: 3.0.
- ✓Fundamentals of statistical process control (SPC).
- ✓Fundamentals of CVD chemistries and logic circuits.
- ✓Basic project management skills.
- ✓Be proficient with Microsoft Windows based applications.
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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.
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Here's what you'll be responsible for
A CVD process engineer is responsible for process qualification, performance, and abnormal product disposition.
Process Transfer
- •Process recipe transfer and qualification from parent line
- •Gather metrology data during tool qualification phase and ensure film properties meet specs.
- •Ensure process matching across fabs and between tools using statistical tools.
- •Set up defense lines to catch and prevent abnormal processing conditions.
Sustaining
- •Understand fundamentals of wafer recovery from tools, manual processing, tool UI navigation, recipe structure + editable parameters, and process tuning.
- •Monitor SPC charts to maintain process performance within optimal range.
- •Understand process chemistries and their immediate downstream impacts to subsequent processes.
- •Respond to process abnormalities, create troubleshooting plans, and apply corrective action plans.
- •Provide clear updates and instructions to technicians regarding ongoing issues and resolutions.
Continuous Improvement
- •Work with senior engineers to develop and design experiments to carry out improvements in yield, reliability, cost, and throughput.
- •Develop abnormal product rework and disposition plans.
- •Maintain and continuously update a process reference book on a weekly basis.
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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