Photo Process Engineer

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Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At SAS, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

The Photo Team at Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a process engineer interested in 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 the ability to identify complex problems and implement solutions.

• Monitoring the wafer fabrication process by responding to in‑line issues and dispositions of production wafers
• Qualifying wafer fabrication processes on new tools
• Coordinating the scheduling of process qualifications and equipment downtime with manufacturing or equipment engineering
• Using software to analyze data, identify trends, and make decisions about processing product
• Making adjustments when process parameters are exceeded and monitoring process parameters when tools return from maintenance
• Executing in‑line changes (CPM) to the process or equipment
• Communicating technical information within the department through presentations
• Continuously revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Developing improved processes to increase capability

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science (3.0 GPA or better for new grads)
• Experience scripting in Python, VBA, or equivalent language
• Understanding of statistical methods and Change Point Management
• Understanding of Lean, TPS, or 5S principles
• Structured Problem Solving (8D, 7‑step, etc.)
• Experience with software data‑analysis tools (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.)
• Ability to wear clean room suit and personal protective equipment (PPE), and lift