TEM Analysis Engineer - All Shifts

About the Role

As a TEM Analysis Engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, you'll perform TEM analysis on semiconductor devices to understand profiles, critical dimensions, chemical composition & distribution, defect composition & occurrence step. You'll generate in-depth reports to help requesters make decisions on tool status changes, process adjustments, wafer disposal, and other critical factors for the Fab to meet yield, turnaround time (TAT), and cost reduction goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate TEM tools of various models to perform timely and high-quality analysis and generate in-depth reporting.
• Collaborate closely with customers to understand their demands, interpret or present TEM analysis results, identify defect root causes, establish failure models, determine countermeasures, and validate plans.
• Work with the Ops team on TEM sample quality improvement and development of sample preparation best-known methods (BKM) for advanced techniques.
• Recognize opportunities and lead projects to improve analytical work in terms of quality, TAT, and cost.
• Perform level-appropriate tool maintenance.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher degree in Materials Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with structure analysis tools is required.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor processes and device physics, as well as prior experience in materials physics and chemistry.
• Ability to conduct scientific research on novel semiconductor defect issues and write scientific papers.
• Previous experience in defect root cause analysis and failure modeling is desired but not required.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced node process integration is desired but not required.

Schedule

• A Shift: Sunday through Tuesday (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) with alternating Wednesdays.
• C Shift: Thursday through Saturday (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) with alternating Wednesdays.
• 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM).

Pay

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000.00 and $145,000.00. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs based on 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 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.

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