Photo Quality Shift Engineer

Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next‑generation technologies in areas such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and high‑performance computing. With greater manufacturing capacity, we can better serve our customers and contribute to the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain. The Photolithography department focuses on delivering solutions by developing 24x7x365 teams of elite, fab‑oriented, excursion‑free, safety and quality‑minded members.

As part of the Photo Quality team, you will support one another and our customers regardless of organizational boundaries. The Photo Quality Engineer will review quality signals and events, investigate root causes, and drive preventative action activities.

• Next‑generation technology node transfer including recipes, SOPs, BKMs, and Atlassian website administration.
• Daily management and reporting of photo department non‑production quality monitors.
• Follow standard operating procedures and disposition of product and test wafers. Identify critical failures that imply larger problems, document, and escalated to supporting teams and photo leadership.
• Perform routine process monitoring and report on the quality aspects of equipment changepoint monitoring (CPM).
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and provide technical solutions to equipment‑related defects, quality, and yield problems.
• Document quality performance data for product and test wafers, including departmental wafer loss. Escalate quality deviations and anomalies to supporting teams and photo leadership.
• Prioritize work in alignment with photo department level priorities and understand your role in achieving company goals.
• Assist other team members and areas when possible to help meet production goals.
• Work hours:
  
  CWW, A&C shifts (Day) & B&D shifts (Night), 12 hours/day.

• 4 years of college in a related field.
• Semiconductor or high‑volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Understanding of semiconductor wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver and present reports of a technical nature on short notice.
• Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, FDC, yield analysis, and other standard engineering and manufacturing practices.
• Proficient with data analysis tools such as JMP, MATLAB, and complex spreadsheets.
• Problem‑solving skills:
  Identify complex problems, review related information, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions using KT analysis techniques, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and flow charts.
• Judgment and decision making:
  Consider relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution for direct reports and equipment.
• Time management:
  Schedule and prioritize time and activities to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
• Coordination:
  Get members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Teamwork and communication:
  Work well in a team environment and communicate effectively throughout the department and organization.
• Positive attitude and work ethic.

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.

The current base salary range for this role is between $70,480 and $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 organizational and individual performance.

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) + two personal holidays and ten regular holidays.
• Wellness incentives.

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