Backend of Line - Module Integration Engineer

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Seeking an experienced Module Integration Engineer (MIE) for Back‑end of Line (BEOL) semiconductor process.

• Drive improvements in yield, reliability, performance and competitiveness of products.
• Mitigate production risk from BEOL module‑related technical issues.
• Lead cross‑functional teams (FE, MFG, QR, etc.) to solve BEOL issues.
• Communicate with leaderships and HQ.
• Own module integration for specific segments within the process flow.
• Own systematic defect and device/parametric yield related issues, leading projects and experiments to resolve or improve detection.
• Own critical dimension targeting and variation control within the module.
• Review yield, cost, throughput related process changes across the factory at the Change Control Board.
• Provide yield risk assessment and failure modeling for factory incidents at the Material Review Board.
• Transfer advanced technology nodes from HQ.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or related field.
• 5+ years of BEOL process integration experience.
• Experience in fab unit processes (lithography, etch, diffusion, thin film deposition, wet cleans, CMP, etc.) beyond BEOL integration is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, documentation and presentation skills, including the ability to create and present executive summaries.
• Prior experience leading cross‑functional task force teams (TFT) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments while shifting focus and changing priorities in ambiguous situations.
• Interpersonal skills to elevate issues, obtain support and effect lasting change.
• Peer‑leadership and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Expertise in design of experiments; experience with data‑analysis software (e.g., JMP, Spotfire) is a plus.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Data mining, programming and/or scripting experience is a plus.
• Korean language skill is a plus.

Base salary range: $106,000 – $145,000. Additional compensation may include incentive plans 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.
• Management‑by‑Objectives (MBO) bonuses for eligible employees.

This position may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or be eligible for government authorization.

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.