Semiconductor Equipment Engineer – Program Management

Samsung Electronics•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us! As a semiconductor equipment engineer on the Innovation Equipment team, you will lead technical improvement projects that support semiconductor manufacturing performance. You will apply your equipment engineering expertise to evaluate operating performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop practical solutions. You will work with fab engineering teams, equipment analytics specialists, vendors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to identify performance gaps, validate solutions, and coordinate implementation. This role requires semiconductor equipment engineering experience, supported by data analysis and technical project management skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
Five or more years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience analyzing equipment performance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing engineering improvements.
Knowledge of semiconductor equipment operating principles and maintenance practices.
Proven experience applying Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to industrial processes.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, such as TIBCO Spotfire, JMP, or similar tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing technical projects or programs, including scope, schedules, stakeholders, and deliverables.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Programming experience in Python or SQL.
Experience with full stack development or cloud computing.

Responsibilities

Lead fab-wide equipment engineering projects, coordinating across engineering teams and business units to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.
Facilitate Lean activities, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), process mapping, and AIW, to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze gap-to-goal equipment performance, investigate contributing factors, and implement technical improvements to achieve performance targets.
Create and deliver presentations and proposals for staff and executive leadership, explaining technical findings, recommended solutions, and expected outcomes.
Apply semiconductor equipment engineering knowledge to assess emerging issues, develop solutions, and adjust project priorities.
Partner with the equipment analytics and solutions team to interpret complex data, evaluate improvement options, and implement scalable solutions.