Photo Equipment Engineer - Spinner

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.$70K — $179K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in relevant engineering or science field (3.0 GPA for new grads)
  • Experience scripting in Python, VBA, or similar languages
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and Change Point Management
  • Familiarity with Lean, TPS, or 5S principles and problem-solving methodologies
  • Proficient in data analysis software like Spotfire, JMP, or Matlab
  • Experience troubleshooting equipment or process failures
  • Ability to work in a clean room environment and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Responsibilities

  • Monitor wafer fabrication equipment and address issues
  • Qualify new manufacturing equipment
  • Coordinate scheduling for equipment qualifications and downtime
  • Analyze data using software to identify trends for decision-making
  • Adjust equipment parameters and monitor processes post-maintenance
  • Execute in-line changes to processes or equipment
  • Communicate technical information within the department through presentations
  • Revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) continuously
  • Develop processes to enhance capability
  • Monitor operational costs and lead cost reduction initiatives

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) plus personal holidays and regular holidays
  • Wellness incentives and more
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). With greater manufacturing capacity, we will be able to better serve the needs of our customers and contribute to the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain.
The Photolithography department focuses on delivering solutions by developing 24x7x365 teams of elite, fab-oriented, excursion-free, safety and quality minded members. As part of the Photo Equipment Engineering team, you will work together to support one another and our customers regardless of organizational boundaries.
The Spinner Equipment Engineer will be actively transferring next generation technology including Spinner and auxiliary equipment installation, qualification and recipe transfer.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:
  • Performing Spinner and auxiliary equipment installation, including hardware and product qualification.
  • Creating next generation technology node transfer including recipes, SOPs, BKMs.
  • Attending and contributing in daily tactical meetings with vendors and internal teams about photolithography equipment; and attending weekly meetings with vendors and internal teams including strategic cross-functional meetings regarding equipment metrics and contribute to department and sites improvement plans.
  • Coordinating Samsung internal, external and multiple vendor resources to provide optimum manufacturing support on assigned equipment.
  • Investigating, troubleshooting and providing technical solutions to equipment related defect, quality and yield problems.
  • Analyzing and reporting tool performance data, including availability, mean time to repair, mean time between failures, particle and defect trends, maintenance success, and similar metrics for assigned equipment.
  • Providing weekend coverage as needed (~ 12 weeks a year). You will be responsible for multiple tools on the weekend larger than your normal scope and required to make tactical decisions based on your assessment of the daily operations environment in order to successfully achieve KPI.


Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:
  • 4 years of college in related field
  • 5+ years of semiconductor Photo or Cleans equipment ownership
  • In-depth experience on one or more of the following types of semiconductor equipment: SEMES, TEL, Screen.
  • Understanding of semiconductor wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography.
  • Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, FDC, yield analysis and other standard engineering and manufacturing practices.
  • Ability to travel internationally as needed


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 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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