Metrology Process Engineer - Day

About the role

In your role as a Samsung Austin Semiconductor Process Engineer, you'll work 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the wafer fabrication process by responding to in-line issues and dispositions of production wafers.
• Qualifies wafer fabrication processes on new tools.
• Coordinates the scheduling of process qualifications and equipment down time with manufacturing or equipment engineering.
• Uses software to analyze data, identify trends to make decisions about processing product.
• Makes adjustments when process 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.

Skills and Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Computer Science.
• Cumulative GPA minimum: 3.0.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Experience scripting in Python, VBA, or equivalent language.
• Understanding of statistical methods.
• Change Point Management.
• Understanding of Lean, TPS, or 5S principles.
• Structured Problem Solving (8D, 7-step, etc.).
• Software data analysis software (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.).
• Troubleshooting equipment or process failures.
• Wear clean room suit and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per the SAS FAB protocol.
• Must be able to lift.
• Able to work in a tight-fitting FAB environment.
• Able to sit at a computer terminal and use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Vision: may be exposed to yellow lights, blinking lights.
• Able to discern audible alarms.
• Potential to work with materials which contain hazardous chemicals.
• Support and/or work shift duties in a 24×7 manufacturing environment.

Pay

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000.00 – $120,000.00. 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.

Benefits

• 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.