PCS Scrubber Engineer

Samsung•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The PCS Scrubber Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment that mitigates contamination and controls chemical and particle abatement within a semiconductor fabrication facility. The role bridges engineering, process control, and quality assurance to ensure cleanrooms meet stringent contamination specifications while minimizing downtime and operational costs. The engineer develops abatement solutions for new fabs and plant upgrades, translates process requirements into equipment specifications, performs risk and failure-mode analyses, and produces design and safety documentation. The role coordinates procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, calibration, and performance qualification of equipment. Responsibilities also include monitoring performance and contamination trends, driving continuous improvement, writing and validating standard operating procedures, developing preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshooting failures, coordinating spare parts, and maintaining quality and compliance records. The engineer collaborates with fab engineers, maintenance teams, suppliers, and project teams, and manages cost models, budgets, and capital forecasts. This is a full-time, on-site position at Samsung Austin Semiconductor. The position may involve access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may depend on verification of U.S. Person status or the employer obtaining any required export license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.Eng.) in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Knowledge of semiconductor fabs or cleanroom facilities, focused on equipment design, commissioning, or maintenance.
Mastery of semiconductor fab processes such as ETCH and Implant.
Capability in design and analysis of fluid dynamics, particle control, and plasma systems.
Equipment reliability and data analysis skills.
Root-cause analysis skills using tools such as 5-Why, Pareto, and Fishbone.
Data-driven approach using methods such as ANOVA, DOE, and Six Sigma.
Fleet management, budget monitoring, and risk register maintenance skills.
Effective technical writing for specifications, SOPs, and reports.
Ability to present to management, fab shift leads, and suppliers.
Familiarity with OSHA, ISO, and EPA regulations.
Technical skills in CAD (AutoCAD or SolidWorks), MATLAB or Python data analysis, and PLC programming.
Analytical ability, initiative, teamwork, and cross-functional communication.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with abatement or particle-control equipment.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
OSHA 30-hour Industrial Safety training.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize abatement solutions for new fabs and plant upgrades.
Translate process requirements into detailed equipment specifications.
Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses (HIRA), and failure-mode analyses.
Review design drawings and prepare bills of materials and specification documents.
Coordinate procurement, construction, and process teams for equipment installation.
Execute commissioning plans, including tank and roll-line calibrations and performance qualification.
Monitor equipment performance metrics, including deposition rates and DRE.
Run continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen and Poka-yoke to address contamination trends.
Write and validate standard operating procedures.
Develop preventive maintenance schedules and troubleshoot equipment failures using root-cause analysis.
Coordinate spare-part logistics and maintain maintenance logs and corrective action records.
Ensure equipment complies with site regulations and quality expectations, and audit records for traceability.
Act as a technical liaison between fab engineers, maintenance teams, and suppliers.
Lead cross-functional project teams for equipment upgrades or replacements.
Create cost models for capital purchases, preventive maintenance, and upgrades; track spending and forecast capital needs.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching with immediate vesting
Onsite cafés and workout facilities
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid time off, two personal holidays, and ten regular holidays
Wellness incentives
Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance