Lean Program and Equipment Management Engineer
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 As a member of the Innovation Equipment team, this person will be responsible for managing/developing/evolving Samsung Austin Semiconductor's lean manufacturing program. Responsibilities include implementing lean principles, identifying opportunities and making recommendations for value stream improvements that resulted in improved business position through culture transformation. The position will require strong knowledge of semiconductor equipment operation and maintenance, in order to analyze equipment data, observe operations, develop solutions, and ensure actions are implemented. Additionally, this role will need to support driving equipment performance and factory metrics in collaboration with Fab Engineering teams.
Requirements
- B.S. in mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering preferred. Other engineering/manufacturing degrees accepted.
- Minimum of 5+ years experience in Semiconductor industry required.
- Knowledge in theory of operations and equipment maintenance preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in a Project or Program Manager position with a background in Lean and/or Six Sigma.
- Green/Black Belt Lean Certification or equivalent required.
- Experience implementing lean principles, to include identifying opportunities and making recommendations for value stream improvements that resulted in improved business position through culture transformation
- Experience planning and facilitating Lean workshops (e.g., VSM / BPSM /AIW / 3P / Kaizen)
- Customer Focus: Dedicated to finding and bringing Value in their analysis to our internal and external customers.
- Teamwork: Fosters cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. Participates and encourages transparent information sharing amongst team members.
- Breakthrough Thinking: Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
- Data analysis and visualization skills in TIBCO Spotfire, JMP, or similar software.
Nice To Haves
- Programming experience in Python, SQL, HTML is a plus
- Full Stack development and cloud computing experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage fab wide equipment engineering improvement projects across cross-functional teams and business units.
- Lead Lean activities to include Value Stream Mapping (VSM), process mapping, and AIW.
- Work with fab engineering teams to analyze equipment gap-to-goal and drive initiatives to meet performance metrics.
- Staff/Executive level presentations, proposals and status reports to drive continuous improvement process.
- Possess expert understanding of semiconductor equipment and should be capable of shifting focus of individual goals when priorities change.
- Work with multiple engineering teams to reduce inefficiencies using data analysis and lean methodology.
- Work with equipment analytics and solutions team to interpret data to develop and implement novel solutions for cross functional teams.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
