Product Operation Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking an outstanding Engineer to join the Product Operations team to help start up one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the US. This pivotal role serves as the internal command center that drives successful real‑time operations & shipments by identifying critical paths for production, anticipating gaps, & driving results through cross‑team collaboration. With an eye toward efficiency & sustainability, the engineer drives initiatives that create or refine workflows, ensuring successful operations that adapt to changes in the evolving semiconductor industry.

• Assume ownership of specific product schedules (NPI or mass production), logistic equipment, or supply‑chain role depending on factory needs.
• Work with engineering, shift‑operations, and quality teams to identify tactical issues, resolve critical incidents, and author, implement, and maintain SOPs for each ownership domain.
• Conduct capacity analysis and supply‑chain forecasting to proactively identify risks that could impact factory performance and execute corrective actions to mitigate them.
• Coordinate factory production schedules and associated actions with internal teams and external stakeholders (Korea HQ) to ensure the correct priorities are established.
• Partner with systems technology and engineering teams to design and demonstrate improvements to enhance current scheduling and productivity systems.
• Effectively communicate at all levels to champion lean‑manufacturing initiatives that enhance factory efficiency.
• Develop and deploy new tools or refine existing processes and lead training to ensure seamless integration into standard workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• 4+ years’ experience in continuous improvement, factory operations, and technical project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office:
  Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Consistent track record of driving successful cross‑functional projects in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to anticipate problems, design preventative solutions, and use persuasive communication to secure stakeholder buy‑in.

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000—$145,000. 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 may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to 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.