Gas & Chemical Systems - Reliability Engineer

Samsung • Austin, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Reliability Engineer to implement reliability programs and systems for the Gas & Chemical Systems (GCS) organization at its Austin and Taylor sites. The role optimizes the asset lifecycle, from installation through end of life, to maximize equipment availability, safety, and operational performance. It combines reliability metrics and project management to align stakeholders and support operational success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 2 years of Reliability Engineering experience driving equipment lifecycle improvements.
• Strong quality and reliability background, including working experience with Pareto Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control, and FMEA.
• Strong understanding of reliability concepts, including FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, maintenance types, MTTF, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Experience developing and maintaining controlled documents.
• Strong project management and leadership skills to interface with stakeholders across multiple organizations.
• Familiarity with data analysis focused on process and equipment quality and reliability.
• Familiarity with feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis to determine project effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Reliability certification such as Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Semiconductor experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead GCS implementation of infrastructure-wide reliability programs for GCS-owned equipment.
• Develop short- and long-term reliability program strategies with defined scopes and timelines.
• Develop and continuously improve GCS equipment management KPIs, including Preventive Maintenance Ratio, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Implement and sustain reliability programs such as Reliability Centered Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Bad Actors Programs, FMEA, Maintenance Optimization, and Design for Reliability.
• Standardize expectations and own the GCS asset lifecycle process, from installation through end-of-life evaluations.
• Review capital expenditure projects to maximize reliability return on investment.
• Assist with QA/QC planning for new facility construction and modification projects, where necessary.
• Optimize maintenance process efficiency using industry best practices.
• Assist teams with failure analysis, 8D development, and reviews of equipment-related quality incidents, focusing on Root Cause Analysis and Corrective and Preventive Actions.
• Develop and maintain program documents, including specifications and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist with external audits and lead internal audits to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
• Lead rollout of reliability software solutions for enhanced program management.
• Correspond with reliability experts and lead benchmarking efforts within Samsung Austin Semiconductor and with Samsung Headquarters in South Korea.
• Direct and provide guidance to new and junior engineers.

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, two personal holidays, and ten 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: Entry Level