CMP Equipment Engineer

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Position Summary Samsung Austin Semiconductor is looking for our next team member – an Equipment Engineer. In this role you’ll be working alongside a talented team of professionals with a key focus on establishing and maintaining world‑class process/equipment and implementing yield enhancement as a competitive advantage along with ability to identify complex problems and implement solutions.

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:

• Monitor the wafer fabrication equipment and respond to issues
• Qualify new manufacturing equipment
• Coordinate the scheduling of equipment qualifications and equipment down time with manufacturing
• Use software to analyze data, identify trends to make decisions about processing product
• Make adjustments when equipment parameters are exceeded and monitor process parameters when tools return from maintenance
• Execute in line changes (CPM) to the process or equipment
• Communicate technical information within the department through presentations
• Continuously revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Develop improved processes to increase capabilities
• Monitor operations costs and develop cost reduction projects

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2+ years prior work experience
• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science
• Experience scripting in Python, VBA, or equivalent language
• Understanding of statistical methods and Change Point Management
• Understanding of Lean, TPS, or 5S principles
• Experience with structured Problem Solving (8D, 7‑step, etc.)
• Software data analysis tools (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.)
• Experience troubleshooting equipment or process failures
• Ability to wear a clean‑room suit and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per the SAS FAB protocol
• Must be able to lift < 35 lbs
• Ability to work in a tight‑fitting FAB environment and sit at a computer terminal, using a computer for extended periods of time
• Vision – may be exposed to yellow lights, blinking lights
• Ability to discern audible alarms and possibly work with materials that contain hazardous chemicals
• Ability to support and/or work shift duties in a 24×7 manufacturing environment

The current base salary range for this role is between $70,480 - $179,090. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards At Samsung SAS, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at SAS are full‑time on‑site.

This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or be eligible for government authorization.

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.