Wafer Sort Test Engineer

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

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Position Summary

In your role as a Test Engineer at Samsung, you will directly impact upcoming process technologies by providing feedback for Logic & SRAM test vehicles to process architecture teams.

Additionally, you can expand your experience by evaluating process BKMs on various high volume manufacturing products that defines Samsung's competitive edge.

Role And Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

Implementing testing solutions for Multi Product Wafer (MPW) Test Vehicles and upcoming new products for Samsung's latest process technology.
Driving Innovation in Test Engineering within a high-volume production testing on the Advantest V93000 and/or UltraFLEX test platforms to provide technical execution in developing robust, scalable, and optimized test infrastructure.
Designing / verifying hardware, including probe cards and interface boards to support New Product / Technology Introduction and accelerate time to market for our end customers; ensuring tester licensing and hardware resources to fit product needs.
Adding/Updating Test patterns, verify across process, voltage, and temperature. Implement Vmin/Vmax data collection for various products.
Implementing wafer level SCAN diagnostics and SRAM Bitmap data, post process and analysis.
Debugging tool / probing card issues, managing test program revisions, updating prober interface that interact with internal systems.


Skills And Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

B.S / M.S in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
10+ years of Test Engineering with Advantest V93K and/or UltraFLEX test platforms. Wafer Sort test programs will range from LOGIC / SRAM test vehicles to complex full product testing at wafer sort (SoC, RF, Memory, etc applications).
Prior experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable test infrastructure (hardware and software) in high-volume manufacturing (HVM) environment. Familiarity with TEL prober and driver communication. Coding & scripting experience needed for debug purposes
Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead, mentor junior engineers, and drive cross-functional alignment between Design, Product, Test, and Manufacturing teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are 5 days onsite.

The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $206,000. 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.

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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