Etch Equipment Technician - Days

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.$38K — $125K *
Troy, NY 12180In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-year technical certification or equivalent experience in semiconductor technology
  • Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills
  • Electro-mechanical aptitude with basic knowledge of hand tools and electricity
  • High attention to detail and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to strictly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance and system maintenance according to SOPs
  • Conduct troubleshooting and failure analysis of manufacturing equipment
  • Monitor processes and equipment performance to identify improvement opportunities
  • Collaborate effectively in a team environment and communicate across teams
  • Document processes and procedures in compliance with safety guidelines

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and 401(k) with immediate vesting
  • Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid time off (PTO) plus additional holidays
  • Wellness incentives and comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description

Position Summary

As a Samsung Austin Semiconductor Etch Equipment Technician, you'll be responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing and/or system operations, such as working with engineers and manufacturing in set-up and calibration tasks, system support, preventative maintenance, failure analysis, documenting/following standard operating procedures, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the process and production of memory chips and logic. Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct in-line adjustments to products, instruments, equipment, or processes. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Requires compliance with all health, safety and environmental management system guidelines.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

  • Preventative Maintenance (PM)/Change Point Management (CPM)/System Maintenance: Follows standard operating procedures to ensure equipment/ processes/systems are running effectively.
  • Troubleshooting: Conducts failure analysis and follows scripts to troubleshoot and anticipate future failures.
  • Monitor Equipment/Process: Monitors equipment and processes in current state and proactively looks for ways to improve processes.
  • Teamwork and Communication: Able to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate throughout organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

  • Any 2-year technical certification (TTI, ITT, Trade Cert, HVAC, etc); 3+ ASE certs or 4 years Semiconductor Technician experience (no cert, passes test) or 4 years equivalent technical Military service

  • Familiarity with SPC methods and implementation

  • Highly capable in MS Word, Excel and Power Point

  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to procedure changes also required.

  • Must have strong communication, teamwork, analytical and problem solving skills

  • Focused on continuous improvement in fast-paced, changing environment

  • Familiar with TPM concepts

  • High attention to detail and task oriented and place high value on customer service, team work and flexibility.

  • Ability to meet due dates for action items

  • Ability to strictly adhere to SOPs

  • Ability to work off-hours if necessary

  • Electro-mechanical aptitude, Basic understanding of hand tools, pneumatics, and electricity


The current base salary range for this role is between $18.60/hour - $60.40/hour. 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.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
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.

Trade Secrets Notice
 By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

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