Photo Equipment Technician - Days
Samsung Austin Semiconductor · Taylor, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (industrial) in Taylor, TX. In your role as a Photo 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.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 74 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $85k–$105k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 47%
- CNC 37%
- Tooling 36%
- Machining 35%
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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 a Photo 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 maintenance and quality testing related to the photolithography equipment.
You'll also use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct in-line adjustments, flow adjustments, and mechanical repairs. Requires compliance with all health, safety and environmental management system guidelines.
Role and
Here's what you'll need
- ✓Associates degree or other technical certification
- ✓2+ years equivalent relevant technical and/or Military service
- ✓Prior experience with mechanical or computer-based troubleshooting.
- ✓Familiarity with 6S best practices.
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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
- •Ensuring a safety and quality centered mindset while working with basic hand tools within the photolithography processes
- •Troubleshooting by performing data analysis and hardware failure analysis/repair in a high-pressure atmosphere.
- •Utilizing onboard diagnostics to understand and correct equipment issues; and thoroughly documenting all repairs and maintenance.
- •Monitoring equipment and processes in current state and proactively looks for ways to improve processes.
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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