PCS Operations Technician

Samsung•Taylor, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking experienced technicians for the PCS (Pump, Scrubber, Chiller) Department. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with a technical mindset, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving all equipment, processes, and systems used in UV wafer manufacturing. This role involves partnering with Engineers, Production, and Quality to execute preventative maintenance (PM), change-point management (CPM), failure analysis, and process rework, all while adhering to Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) protocols. The position requires a combination of deep technical skill, analytical thinking, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

2-year college degree or technical school certification preferred.
Typically requires 8 years of related experience.
Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in preventative and corrective maintenance.
Strong multi-variable analytical skills and understanding of manufacturing indices.
Proven ability to troubleshoot to root cause and develop innovative solutions.
Excellent cross-functional communication; comfortable mentoring and training.
Skilled in process ownership and prioritization of tasks and schedules.
Demonstrated initiative on projects beyond routine sustaining work.

Responsibilities

Execute PM & CPM routines per SOPs.
Identify and implement improvement projects to shorten MTBF & increase uptime.
Select and approve replacement parts, submit vendor invoices.
Conduct failure analysis using scripting and data tools.
Anticipate potential failures and propose pre-emptive solutions.
Document findings in maintenance & quality systems.
Monitor equipment/process performance, flag deviations, and propose inline adjustments.
Use sophisticated analytics to evaluate operating data for continuous improvement.
Work with Engineering and Production to support system set-up and calibration.
Serve as liaison between Engineering and Operations on maintenance scheduling.
Identify new assignments or projects that align with departmental priorities.
Participate on cross-functional teams and contribute to high-impact initiatives beyond routine maintenance.
Follow all SAS FAB clean-room protocols and PPE requirements.
Handle hazardous chemicals and equipment per EHS guidelines.