CVD Equipment Engineer

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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:

Monitors the wafer fabrication equipment and respond to issues
Qualifies new manufacturing equipment
Coordinates the scheduling of equipment qualifications and equipment down time with manufacturing
Uses software to analyze data, identify trends to make decisions about processing product.
Makes adjustments when equipment parameters are exceeded and monitors process parameters when tools return from maintenance.
Executes in line changes (CPM) to the process or equipment.
Communicates technical information within the department through presentations.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Continuously revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Develops improved processes to increase capability.
Monitor operations costs and develop cost reduction projects


Skills And Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science (new grads need 3.0 GPA or better)
Experience scripting in Python, VBA, or equivalent language
Understanding of statistical methods
Change Point Management experience and understanding 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) and lift < 35 lbs as well as work in tight fitting, FAB environment and sit at a computer for an extended period of time
Ability to discern audible alarms
May be exposed to yellow lights, blinking lights and potential to work with materials which contain hazardous chemicals
Ability to 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.

Total Rewards

At Samsung SAS, 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 SAS are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

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

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