Etch Process Engineer - Days
Samsung Electronics is hiring an Etch Process Engineer - Days in Austin, United States. It pays $70k-$179k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Samsung Electronics.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Spc, Apc and wafer fabrication.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 617 other open roles at Samsung Electronics.
AI in this role
Monitor and improve wafer fabrication etch processes, analyze data, and implement solutions for yield enhancement.
About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
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Position Summary
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join our team in the semiconductor industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving our wafer fabrication processes, identifying complex problems, and implementing solutions to drive yield enhancement.Role and Responsibilities
Here's what you'll be responsible for:
- Monitor and respond to in-line issues in the wafer fabrication etch process, ensuring timely disposition of wafers.
- Qualify wafer fabrication etch processes on advanced tools.
- Coordinate process qualifications and equipment downtime with manufacturing and equipment teams.
- Analyze data using software tools to identify trends and inform processing decisions.
- Adjust process parameters as needed and monitor equipment performance after maintenance.
- Executes change point management on Etch processes / equipment
- Continuously update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Skills and Qualifications
Here's what you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering field.
- 1+ year of experience in a related field.
- Experience with 300mm Dry Etch processes.
- Familiarity with equipment platforms such as Lam, AMAT, TEL, Mattson, Hitachi, and/or PSK.
- Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and their implementation.
- Familiarity with Advanced Process Control (APC) techniques and its usage
- Knowledge of basic chemistry, scientific methods, and experimental design principles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with the team and other departments
- Basic understanding of wafer fabrication processes.
- Familiarity with advanced statistical methods
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and technical documents.
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.
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.
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How we rate this
Etch Process Engineer - Days at Samsung Electronics rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where wafer fabrication was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where etch process was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where data analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where troubleshooting was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Spc in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Wafer Fabrication, Etch Process, Data Analysis, Troubleshooting, and Spc. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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