Experienced Photo Process Engineer

Samsung • Austin, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an experienced Photo Process Engineer to join its Photo Team. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining world-class fabrication processes and equipment, improving yield, identifying complex problems, and implementing solutions. The engineer monitors production processes, qualifies processes on new tools, analyzes data, adjusts process parameters, and develops improvements to increase process capability. All positions are full-time and on-site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science; new graduates must have a 3.0 GPA or better.
• Experience scripting in Python, VBA, or an equivalent language.
• Understanding of statistical methods and Change Point Management.
• Understanding of Lean, TPS, or 5S principles.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methods such as 8D or 7-step.
• Experience with software data analysis tools such as Spotfire, JMP, or Matlab.
• Ability to wear a cleanroom suit and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift less than 35 lbs, work in a tight-fitting FAB environment, and sit at a computer terminal and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to work with yellow and blinking lights and discern audible alarms.
• Potential to work with materials containing hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to support and/or work shift duties in a 24x7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wafer fabrication processes by responding to in-line issues and making dispositions for production wafers.
• Qualify wafer fabrication processes on new tools.
• Coordinate process qualification schedules and equipment downtime with manufacturing or equipment engineering.
• Use software to analyze data, identify trends, and make decisions about product processing.
• Adjust process parameters when limits are exceeded and monitor parameters after tools return from maintenance.
• Execute in-line changes (CPM) to processes or equipment.
• Communicate technical information within the department through presentations.
• Continuously revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop improved processes to increase capability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite cafés and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO), two personal holidays, and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives
• Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level