Etch Process Technician - Days

Samsung Electronics • Taylor, TX

9d • $19 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Etch Process Technician at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, you will work with technicians and engineers in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment producing advanced semiconductor devices. The role supports etch process and equipment operations in the fab, including troubleshooting, maintenance, equipment recovery, and sustaining factory performance. This is a full-time, on-site position with day-shift schedules.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree, equivalent military experience, and/or at least 5 years of directly applicable Etch semiconductor experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Detail- and task-oriented, with a high value placed on customer service, teamwork, and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

• 300mm Dry Etch experience is highly desired.
• Familiarity with Lam, AMAT, TEL, Mattson, and/or PSK platforms is preferred.
• Familiarity with SPC methods and implementation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Equipment and Process Technicians and Engineers to support troubleshooting and maintenance, emphasizing root cause analysis, standardization, and 5S.
• Sustain factory operations by performing tool qualifications, lot dispositions, and interlock troubleshooting.
• Perform assigned trend-monitoring activities regularly and work with Layer Owners to implement corrective actions.
• Draft regular SOP revisions to continually improve quality and safety expectations.
• Recover Etch equipment after preventive maintenance or downtime events, including wafer recoveries and tool qualifications.
• Document and communicate tool interruptions to Process Engineers so material can be measured and dispositioned correctly.

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 (PTO), 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree