Photo Reticle Engineer - All Shifts

Samsung Electronics•Austin, TX

4d•$76,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Photo Reticle Engineer is responsible for the health and performance of reticle‑related tools that supports fab production, focusing on one specialty area: inspection, cleaning, or repair. In that specialty, you provide support for operational issues, and ensure strict adherence to quality and compliance standards. You will collect performance data, generate KPI reports, and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives. The role reports to the Inspection or Equipment manager.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical), Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or similar technical degree.
2-5 years experience in semiconductor process engineering.
Understanding of semiconductor wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography.

Nice To Haves

High degree of knowledge with Spotfire is a plus.
Knowledge of scripting language (Python, R, VBA, or JSL preferred).

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize, and coordinate system‑level improvements for the reticle‑related toolset supporting fab production.
Continuously monitor equipment and process metrics, extracting, validating, and integrating tool‑specific parameters, to ensure stable, repeatable operations.
Ensure that all reticles, whether inspected, cleaned, or repaired, meet the required quality specifications before release into production.
Respond to reticle‑quality incidents and develop release‑strategy plans that satisfy manufacturing schedules.
Troubleshoot and drive escalation handling for any situation that threatens reticle availability, working with vendors and fab engineers.