Implant Equipment Engineer - Anneal/Surface Treatment
Samsung Austin Semiconductor · Taylor, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $106k–$145k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (industrial) in Taylor, TX. In your role as an Equipment Engineer you'll work to support equipment and process capabilities of 300mm tools for the Implant department.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause
- Base pay
- $106k–$145k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $107k–$153k. This one lists $106k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 85 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 84 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $107k–$153k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 44%
- Lean 36%
- ✓ Root cause 29%
- New product launch 22%
- Six Sigma 22%
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Position Summary
In your role as an Equipment Engineer you'll work to support equipment and process capabilities of 300mm tools for the Implant department.
You will be a part of a team that focuses on keeping tools running at peak efficiency and drive yield improvements, reduce defects, cut operating costs, and implement continuous‑improvement initiatives across a 24×7 manufacturing environment.
Role and
Here's what you'll need
- ✓BS degree in Electrical, Chemical, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
- ✓2+ years of semiconductor experience highly desired with knowledge of Thermal Anneal(RTP) or Surface Treatment/Dry Etch processes and equipment.
- ✓Experience with any of the following tools preferred.
- ✓AMAT Centura/Radiance/DPN/DPX/DSA/Ajax
- ✓Mattson Millios/Suprema/Escala
- ✓LAM Argos
- ✓Semes HPA/LOHAS
- ✓Veeco LSA
- ✓Experience with troubleshooting Equipment or Process failures.
- ✓Experience with tool installation and setup.
- ✓Understanding of statistical methods
- ✓Structured Problem-Solving (8D, 7-step, etc..) ability.
- ✓Able to wear clean room suit and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to lift May be exposed to yellow lights, blinking lights
- ✓Ability to discern audible alarms
- ✓Work hours: 1st shift, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
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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
- •Equipment Monitoring and Troubleshooting. Observe real‑time tool performance; identify and resolve issues (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, defects).
- •Respond to alarms and perform recovery plans with technicians.
- •Use software to analyze data, identify root causes, and make decisions about processing product.
- •Lead new tool qualification.
- •Schedule and coordinate equipment maintenance and coordinate downtime with manufacturing team.
- •Execute Change‑Point Management (CPM).
- •Standardization & Documentation. Revise and maintain SOPs, record daily tool activity, and capture lessons learned.
- •Communicate technical updates via presentations to cross‑functional teams.
- •Monitor operational costs and lead projects for cost‑reduction.
- •Document and track performance metrics (yield, throughput, particle counts).
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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