Etch Equipment Engineer - Nights

Samsung Electronics • Austin, TX

9d • $70,480 - $179,090 • Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an equipment engineer to work with a team focused on establishing and maintaining world-class process and equipment, improving yield, and identifying and solving complex problems. The role supports factory equipment and process operations, including troubleshooting, maintenance, tool qualification, lot disposition, trend monitoring, experimentation, and corrective actions. The position is full-time and on-site, with night-shift schedules that include alternating Saturdays.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of industry experience.
• Familiarity with TPM concepts.

Nice To Haves

• 300mm Dry Etch experience.
• Familiarity with Etch Equipment, including Lam, TEL, AMAT, Hitachi, SEMES, Mattson, or PSK.
• Prior experience with Etch process within a semiconductor organization.

Responsibilities

• Work in the factory with Equipment/Process Technicians and other Engineers to support troubleshooting and maintenance, with a focus on root cause analysis, standardization, and 5S.
• Sustain factory operations by performing tool qualifications, lot dispositions, and interlock/alarm reduction activities.
• Run experiments and analyze data to improve capacity, tool-to-tool variation, and defect performance.
• Perform assigned trend monitoring regularly and work with Tool Owners to implement corrective actions.
• Use TPM concepts and LEAN tools to implement systematic solutions that prevent recurring issues.
• Attend passdown meetings to communicate factory status relating to the team’s equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite cafés and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off, plus 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives
• Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance
• Competitive benefits package and potential participation in company incentive compensation programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level