Defect Reduction Engineer

Samsung • Taylor, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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! Position Summary In your role as a Defect Reduction Engineer you'll support defect control and reduction work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment, on purpose to achieve yield and performance goals.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or related technical fields.
• 5+ years of Semiconductor process engineering experience in defect monitor and reduction.
• Working knowledge in 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

• Supports defect control and reduction work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment, on purpose to achieve yield and performance goals.
• Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) as the Defect Reduction representative: attending meetings, presenting inline inspection strategy & methodology, supporting GPM set up, spec audits, and comparison, evaluating unit part process changes and tool spreads in terms of inline and NPW defectivity data.
• Performs 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.
• Works cross-functionally with YE/PIE/UP to evaluate defect data on BKMs & projects, excursion monitoring & control, SWLY reduction.
• Establishes 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 delivering the data & analysis to meet expectation.
• Supports new technology and process transfer projects from Samsung HQ (South Korea).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees