Implant Process Engineer – Anneal/Surface Treatment

Samsung • Taylor, TX

7d • 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 Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer for the Implant department interested in working alongside a talented team of professionals with a key focus on establishing and maintaining world class process/equipment and implementing yield enhancement as a competitive advantage. In this job, you’ll be a foundational member tasked with new process qualification, tool-to-tool output matching, implementing process controls and defense lines, and maintaining process health.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or related field of study.
• 2+ years of semiconductor experience highly desired with knowledge of Thermal Anneal(RTP) or Surface Treatment/Dry Etch processes and equipment.
• Understanding of statistical methods, statistical process control (SPC), and Change Point Management.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Windows based applications.
• Experience with Software Data Analysis tools (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.)
• Experience Scripting in Python, VBA, or equivalent language.
• Able to wear clean room suit and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to lift < 35 lbs.
• Able to work in FAB environment and sitting at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
• Excellent written & verbal communication; teamwork & networking; willingness to learn from failures. ability to present technical information across teams.
• May be exposed to yellow lights, blinking lights.
• Ability to discern audible alarms.
• Potential to work with materials which contain hazardous chemicals.
• Structured Problem-Solving (8D, 7-step, etc.) ability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with any of the following tools preferred.
• AMAT Centura/Radiance/DPN/DPX/DSA/Ajax
• Mattson Millios/Suprema/Escala
• LAM Argos
• Semes HPA/LOHAS
• Veeco LSA

Responsibilities

• Qualify wafer fabrication processes on new tools.
• Gather metrology data during tool qualification phase and ensure film properties meet specs.
• Transfer/duplicate recipes across lines and ensure process matching across fabs and between tools using statistical tools.
• Monitor the wafer fabrication process by responding to in-line issues and abnormal product dispositions.
• Create troubleshooting plans and apply corrective action plans.
• Use software (Spotfire/JMP/MATLAB/Excel) to analyze data for SPC, trend analysis, and root‑cause investigations.
• Implement Change‑Point Management (CPM) and defense‑lines to prevent excursions.
• Draft, review, and update SOPs and process reference books.
• Train technicians on the SOPs.
• Maintain detailed logs of daily tool activity and lessons learned.
• Work cross-department with vendors and other teams to improve yield, reliability, cost, and throughput.

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: 251-500 employees