Photo Quality Engineer
Samsung Austin Semiconductor · Taylor, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $70k–$179k
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (industrial) in Taylor, TX. Collect, analyze and report quality performance data of product and test wafers monitors.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA
- Base pay
- $70k–$179k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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About the role
Position Summary
Samsung Austin Semiconductor will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). With greater manufacturing capacity, we will be able to better serve the needs of our customers and contribute to the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain.
The Photolithography department focuses on delivering solutions by developing 24x7x365 teams of elite, fab-oriented, excursion-free, safety and quality minded members. As part of the Photo Quality team, you will work together to support one another and our customers regardless of organizational boundaries. The Photo Quality Engineer will review quality signals and events, investigate to root cause and drive preventative action activities.
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Here's what you'll need
- ✓4 years of college in related field.
- ✓5+ years of semiconductor experience.
- ✓Experience on one or more of the following types of semiconductor equipment: TEL, SEMES, Screen, ASML, Canon, KLA, Hitachi.
- ✓Understanding of semiconductor wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography.
- ✓Ability to deliver and present reports of a technical nature on short notice.
- ✓Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, FDC, yield analysis and other standard engineering and manufacturing practices.
- ✓Proficient with data analysis tools, such as jump, matlab and complex spreadsheets.
- ✓Ability to identify complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Experience using KT analysis techniques, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and flow charts.
- ✓Ability to evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution for direct reports and equipment.
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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.
Come innovate with us!
Here's what you'll be responsible for
- •Next generation technology node transfer including recipes, SOPs, BKMs, Atlassian website admin.
- •Follow standard operating procedures to disposition wafers: product and test wafers. Identify the critical failures that imply bigger problems, document and escalate supporting teams and photo leadership.
- •Perform routine process monitoring and report on the quality aspects of equipment changepoint monitoring (CPM).
- •Attending and contributing in daily tactical meetings with internal photo teams about quality events and metrics.
- •Attending cross-functional meetings regarding quality metrics and contribute to department and Taylor sites improvement plans.
- •Collect, analyze and report quality performance data of product and test wafers monitors. Analysis and reports should include performance improvement plans.
- •Analyze and report on department wafer loss include reduction strategies and projects.
- •Investigate, troubleshoot and provide technical solutions to equipment related defect, quality and yield problems.
- •Assist other team members and areas when possible to help meet production goals.
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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This role may require 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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