Etch Process Engineer - Days
Samsung Electronics•Taylor, TX
•$70,480 - $179,090•Onsite
About The Position
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer to maintain and improve wafer fabrication etch processes, identify complex problems, and implement solutions that enhance yield. The role monitors in-line issues and wafer disposition, qualifies etch processes on advanced tools, analyzes process data, adjusts parameters, monitors equipment performance after maintenance, manages process and equipment change points, and maintains Standard Operating Procedures. This is a full-time, on-site position with day-shift schedules.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
- At least 1 year of experience in a related field.
- Experience with 300mm dry etch processes.
- Familiarity with equipment platforms such as Lam, AMAT, TEL, Mattson, Hitachi, and/or PSK.
- Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and their implementation.
- Familiarity with Advanced Process Control (APC) techniques and their usage.
- Knowledge of basic chemistry, scientific methods, and experimental design principles.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with the team and other departments.
- Basic understanding of wafer fabrication processes.
- Familiarity with advanced statistical methods.
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documents.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to in-line issues in the wafer fabrication etch process, ensuring timely disposition of wafers.
- Qualify wafer fabrication etch processes on advanced tools.
- Coordinate process qualifications and equipment downtime with manufacturing and equipment teams.
- Analyze data using software tools to identify trends and inform processing decisions.
- Adjust process parameters as needed and monitor equipment performance after maintenance.
- Execute change point management on etch processes and equipment.
- Continuously update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Onsite cafés and workout facilities
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Two personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
- Wellness incentives
- Potential MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance for eligible full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
