Photo Quality Shift 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.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next‑generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high‑performance computing (HPC). With greater manufacturing capacity, we will be able to better serve the needs of 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 work together to support one another and our customers regardless of organizational boundaries. The Photo Quality Engineer will review quality signals and events, investigate to root cause and drive preventative action activities.

• Daily management and reporting of photo departments non‑production quality monitors.
• Follow standard operating procedures and disposition wafers: product and test wafers. Identify the critical failures that imply bigger problems, document and escape 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 of product and test wafers monitors including department wafer loss. Escalate quality deviations and anomalies to supporting teams and photo leadership.
• Prioritize work in alignment with the photo departments level priorities, and understand your part 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 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.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, such as Jump, MATLAB and complex spreadsheets.
• Problem Solving:
  Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Experience using KT analysis techniques, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and flow charts.
• Judgment and Decision Making:
  Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution for direct reports and equipment.
• Time Management:
  Schedules and prioritizes time and activities to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
• Coordination:
  Gets members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Teamwork and Communication:
  Works well in a team environment and effectively communicates throughout the department and organization.
• Positive attitude and work ethic.

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 based on organizational and individual performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• On‑site 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

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

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