Staff Foundry Product Engineer

Samsung • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Staff Foundry Product Engineer to join its Foundry Product Engineering team. This role operates at the intersection of fabrication and customer application, evaluating next-generation products and advanced technology test vehicles. The engineer will oversee engineering margins, optimize wafer sort evaluations, and help transition process technologies from the fab to the global market.

The role involves developing failure-analysis workflows and yield-learning models to convert complex data into actionable countermeasures. Using SCAN/SRAM diagnostics and physical failure confirmation, the engineer will support yield robustness, operational efficiency, and quality and reliability across Samsung’s semiconductor roadmap. The position is full-time and on-site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science or engineering; electrical engineering is preferred.
• At least 9 years of relevant experience.
• Solid foundation in semiconductor and device physics and circuit fundamentals.
• Understanding of ATE fundamentals and test methodologies, including wafer sort, DFT, EFA, characterization, and Shmoo.
• Statistical analysis and data-literacy skills, including statistics, STDF and parametric-data analysis, CPK, and experience with JMP, Spotfire, or similar tools.
• Structured debugging and root-cause troubleshooting skills, including the ability to build yield-learning models and distinguish test or process-margin failures from defects.
• Cross-functional communication skills and technical ownership, with the ability to provide data-driven, actionable feedback to internal teams.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead product and technology development based on Samsung’s process technology.
• Collaborate with internal teams to launch new products for customers.
• Use wafer sort data, wafer acceptance test (WAT) data, fabrication process information, design rules, and product ATE knowledge to isolate root causes and resolve complex silicon issues.
• Evaluate next-generation products and advanced technology test vehicles.
• Oversee engineering margins and optimize wafer sort evaluations.
• Develop failure-analysis workflows and yield-learning models that turn complex data into actionable countermeasures.
• Use SCAN/SRAM diagnostics and physical failure confirmation to improve yield robustness and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite cafés
• Onsite workout facilities
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid time off
• Two personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives
• MBO bonuses may be available to eligible full-time employees, based on company, division, and individual performance

What This Job Offers

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