Defect Reduction Engineer

Samsung Electronics•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology. As a Defect Reduction Engineer, the candidate will support defect control and reduction work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment, with the goal of achieving yield and performance targets. This role involves supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), analyzing fab process/tool trend data to identify root causes of defects, and collaborating cross-functionally to monitor and control excursions. The engineer will also establish monitoring plans for new technology introductions and existing production nodes, respond to customer requests, and support technology transfer projects from Samsung HQ.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or related technical fields.
Requires a minimum of 10 years of Semiconductor process engineering experience in defect monitor and reduction.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) and experience as a contributing member of cross functional teams is required.
Strong data mining, troubleshooting skills and an energetic self-starter personality preferred.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and able to react to shifting priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines, schedules and commitments is required.
Knowledge of SPC and DOE methodology is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in leading logic technology (45nm or below) development is strongly preferred.
Relevant experience in advanced defect inspection and review tools (bright field, dark field, e-beam, Vis-edge…etc) is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Klarity Defect (or similar) software and its application in a semiconductor processing environment is useful.

Responsibilities

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) as the Defect Reduction representative, including attending meetings, presenting inline inspection strategy & methodology, supporting GPM set up, spec audits, and comparison, and evaluating unit part process changes and tool spreads in terms of inline and NPW defectivity data.
Perform fab process/tool trend data and correlation analysis to identify dog tools, trace defects to root cause, and rapidly take action to prevent inline process excursions.
Work cross-functionally with YE/PIE/UP to evaluate defect data on BKMs & projects, excursion monitoring & control, and SWLY reduction.
Establish FCC (Failed Chip Count) and trend monitoring plans for new technology introductions and ramps (14nm & foundry) and existing legacy production nodes (45nm/32nm/28nm) in order to achieve yield and performance goals, and support on weekly module meetings & activities.
Respond to foundry customer requests and deliver the data & analysis to meet expectations.
Support new technology and process transfer projects from Samsung HQ (South Korea).