Photo Reticle Engineer - All Shifts

Position Summary

The Photo Reticle Engineer is responsible for the health and performance of reticle‑related tools that support fab production, focusing on one specialty area: inspection, cleaning, or repair. In this specialty, the engineer provides support for operational issues, ensures strict adherence to quality and compliance standards, collects performance data, generates KPI reports, and drives continuous‑improvement initiatives. The role reports to the Inspection or Equipment manager.

• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate system‑level improvements for the reticle‑related toolset supporting fab production.
• Continuously monitor equipment and process metrics, extracting, validating, and integrating tool‑specific parameters to ensure stable, repeatable operations.
• Ensure that all reticles, whether inspected, cleaned, or repaired, meet the required quality specifications before release into production.
• Respond to reticle‑quality incidents and develop release‑strategy plans that satisfy manufacturing schedules.
• Troubleshoot and drive escalation handling for any situation that threatens reticle availability, working with vendors and fab engineers.

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical), Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or a similar technical degree.
• 2–5 years of experience in semiconductor process engineering.
• High degree of knowledge with Spotfire is a plus.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, R, VBA, or JSL preferred).
• Understanding of semiconductor wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography.

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 will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• On‑site cafés and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and other employee engagements

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full‑time on‑site.

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