Capacity Planning Engineer

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

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 Capacity Planning Engineer supports factory production, bottleneck resolution, NTI investment planning, project management and tool cost savings initiatives. This position owns the forecasting, modeling, and coordination of fab and supply‑chain capacity to meet customer demands, investment planning and strategic targets.

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Perform regular analysis on factory bottlenecks for long term and short-term basis.
• Find actions to close capacity gaps and drive those actions to completion.
• Regularly perform line analysis and supply chain forecasting and be able to pinpoint bottleneck areas and take actions to help improve line movement and line balance.
• Regularly perform bottleneck investigations utilizing existing production plans, tool performance metrics, and existing capacity projects and create summaries of problem areas.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and engineering groups to make output improvements using available scheduling systems as well as analyze data to show the benefit of any action taken.
• Work with engineering teams to improve daily operations and optimize tool performance.
• Perform equipment efficiency analysis and take action to make improvements.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and other related Engineering or Applied Mathematics Major will be considered.
• 3+ years’ experience in Capacity Planning, Data Analytics, Project Management, Production Strategy or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proficient in Factory Physics methodologies & supply chain management. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with proficiency in data modeling and forecasting techniques.
• Knowledgeable in SQL, Python or other scripting languages for data analytics and automation preferred.

The current base salary range for this role is between $94,260 - $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.

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 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.

* 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.