Senior Photo Reticle Engineer

Samsung • Taylor, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Photo Reticle Engineer is responsible for the health and performance of reticle-related tools that support fab production, focusing on one specialty area: inspection, cleaning, or repair. In that specialty, the engineer supports operational issues and ensures adherence to quality and compliance standards. The role includes collecting performance data, generating KPI reports, and driving continuous-improvement initiatives. The position reports to the Inspection or Equipment manager.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor describes itself as a leader in advanced semiconductor technology and says it is innovating to power future devices. This role is full-time and on-site. Base salary is $106,000–$145,000, depending on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs based on organizational and individual performance.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical), Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a similar technical field.
• At least 4 years of experience in semiconductor process engineering.
• Understanding of semiconductor wafer-processing fundamentals and photolithography.
• Knowledge of a scripting language; Python, R, VBA, or JSL preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High degree of knowledge with Spotfire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate system-level improvements for the reticle-related toolset supporting fab production.
• Monitor equipment and process metrics, extracting, validating, and integrating tool-specific parameters to ensure stable, repeatable operations.
• Ensure reticles that are inspected, cleaned, or repaired meet 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 situations that threaten reticle availability, working with vendors and fab engineers.
• Collect performance data, generate KPI reports, and drive continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support operational issues in the assigned specialty area of inspection, cleaning, or repair, while adhering to quality and compliance standards.

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 ten regular holidays.
• Wellness incentives.
• Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.
• Competitive benefits package and possible participation in company incentive compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

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