Experienced Implant Process Engineer

Samsung Electronics•Austin, TX

2d•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Process Engineer in the Implant Department that will support process capabilities of ion implantation equipment. In this job, you will be a part of a team that focuses on maintaining basic condition on state-of-the-art high current, medium current, and high energy implanters while driving improvements related to quality, efficiency, defect reduction, and cost of ownership. We prioritize safety, learning, and having fun while maintaining world class operations 24/7.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field of study.
5+ years of semi-conductor experience highly desired with knowledge of Implant or Anneal processes and equipment preferred.
300mm Implant/Anneal Experience highly desired.
Familiarity with AMAT VIISta HCP, AMAT VIISta Trident, NISSIN Exceed3000AH/EVO2, Axcelis ParadigmXE preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to network and find impactful solutions to complex problems.
Understanding of Lean Principles.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, maintenance manuals, and have familiarity with a variety of precision measuring instruments.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a high-volume manufacturing cleanroom environment in full cleanroom protective clothing for short and long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Practice 6S in the office and fab. Hold safety as the number 1 priority. Look for opportunities to reduce safety risks in all procedures and daily operations.
Have flexibility in daily work schedule. Assist all technicians with daily workload and sustaining activities in the fab when necessary. This will, at times, include proper disposition of at-risk material with the goal of minimizing wafer loss while ensuring the highest of quality of our product.
Develop and schedule recovery plans for known abnormalities and long tool downs. Assist the Shift Supervisors in prioritizing work activity to align with real time business needs.
Document daily tool activities and ensure learning is captured and spread across the entire organization via our communication systems.
Follow, improve, and develop work documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), recovery plans, task plans, troubleshooting guides, business process flows, etc. to drive operational efficiency improvements.
Maintain all required trainings and certifications up to date
Manage and collaborate with vendor support. Align goals, develop a relationship of trust and reliability, coordinate tool work schedules, and develop system improvements.
Develop project ideas for cost reduction, particle reduction, tool down time reduction, part lifetime extension, and efficiency improvements.
Interact and collaborate with other departments on a range of projects, from improving device performance, finding solutions to process abnormalities, and performing risk mitigation of excursions.
Utilize Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts and LEAN tools to implement systematic solutions for long-term prevention of issues.
Manage process qualifications for new devices and tool installs using our in-house control systems.
Manage and standardize tool sensors across all tools in similar toolsets.
Analyze alarms/interlocks data to identify mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues relating to degrading parts / vacuum leaks / power supplies / pneumatic interfaces, etc.
Support manufacturing throughput goals as needed by controlling run-paths through manual preventing and releasing of tool recipes to optimize tool efficiency while taking into account inventory management, tuning issues, parts issues, etc.
Willingness to work in a 24/7 high volume manufacturing environment