Diffusion Equipment Engineer - Night

Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an equipment engineer interested in working alongside a talented team of professionals with a key focus on establishing and maintaining world class process/equipment and implementing yield enhancement as a competitive advantage along with the ability to identify complex problems and implement solutions.

• Monitoring the wafer fabrication equipment and respond to issues
• Qualifying new manufacturing equipment
• Coordinating the scheduling of equipment qualifications and equipment down time with manufacturing
• Using software to analyze data, identify trends to make decisions about processing product.
• Making adjustments when equipment parameters are exceeded and monitoring process parameters when tools return from maintenance.
• Executing in-line changes (CPM) to the process or equipment.
• Communicating technical information within the department through presentations.
• Continuously revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Developing improved processes to increase capability.
• Monitoring operations costs and develop cost reduction projects

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science (3.0 GPA for new grads)
• Scripting in Python, VBA, or equivalent language
• Understanding of statistical methods
• Understanding of Change Point Management, and of Lean, TPS, or 5S principles
• Structure Problem Solving (8D, 7-step, etc.)
• Software Data Analysis software (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.)
• Troubleshooting Equipment or Process failures
• Ability to wear clean room suit and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift < 35 lbs and work in a tight‑fitting FAB environment sitting at a computer terminal for extended periods of time
• May be exposed to yellow lights, blinking lights and other hazards
• Potential to work with materials which contain hazardous chemicals
• Support and/or work shift duties in a 24x7 manufacturing environment

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, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

• 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.

• A Shift – Sunday through Tuesday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays
• C Shift – Thursday through Saturday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays
• B Shift – Sunday through Tuesday (6:45pm – 7:15am) with alternating Saturdays
• D Shift – Wednesday through Friday (6:45pm – 7:15am) with alternating Saturdays

U.S. Export Control Compliance – This role 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.

Trade Secrets Notice – 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.