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Etch Equipment Engineer - Days

Pay
$70,480 – $179,090 per year
Location
Taylor, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
22 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • dry etch processes
  • semiconductor equipment troubleshooting
  • root cause analysis
  • TPM concepts

Also useful

  • Lam Research etch tools
  • LEAN methodology
  • 300mm wafer processing

Stated benefits & perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k match
  • Paid parental leave

About the role

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 Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

Job Description 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 ability to identify complex problems and implementing solutions.

Role and Responsibilities Here's what you'll be responsible for: Working in the factory with the Equipment/Process Technicians and other Engineers to support troubleshooting and maintenance activities with a mindset towards root cause analysis, standardization, and 5S Understanding and being able to sustain the factory by performing tool qualifications, lot dispositions, and interlock/alarm reduction activities Running experiments and analyze data to improve capacity, tool to tool variation, and defect performance Performing assigned trend monitoring activities regularly and work with Tool Owners to implement corrective actions Utilizing TPM concepts and LEAN tools to implement systematic solutions for long-term prevention of issues Attending passdown meetings to communicate factory state with respect to the Team's Equipment.

Skills and Qualifications Additional Job Description Here's what you'll need: BS degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field of study plus a minimum of 2 years of industry experience. 300mm Dry Etch experience highly desired. Familiarity with Etch Equipment is highly desired. (Lam, TEL, AMAT, Hitachi, SEMES, Mattson, PSK, etc.)

Familiar with TPM concepts Prior experience with Etch process within a semiconductor organization is a plus. 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.

Day Shifts Include: A Shift - Sunday through Tuesday (6:45am - 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays C Shift - Thursday through Saturday (6:45am - 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays Total Rewards At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 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.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site. Trade Secrets By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity. * Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location.

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