Photo Quality Engineer

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
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Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

• Next generation technology node transfer including recipes, SOPs, BKMs, Atlassian website admin.

• Follow standard operating procedures to disposition wafers: product and test wafers. Identify the critical failures that imply bigger problems, document and escalate supporting teams and photo leadership.

• Perform routine process monitoring and report on the quality aspects of equipment changepoint monitoring (CPM).

• Attending and contributing in daily tactical meetings with internal photo teams about quality events and metrics.

• Attending cross-functional meetings regarding quality metrics and contribute to department and Taylor sites improvement plans.

• Collect, analyze and report quality performance data of product and test wafers monitors. Analysis and reports should include performance improvement plans.

• Analyze and report on department wafer loss include reduction strategies and projects.

• Investigate, troubleshoot and provide technical solutions to equipment related defect, quality and yield problems.

• Assist other team members and areas when possible to help meet production goals.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• 4 years of college in related field.

• 5+ years of semiconductor experience.

• Experience on one or more of the following types of semiconductor equipment: TEL, SEMES, Screen, ASML, Canon, KLA, Hitachi.

• Understanding of semiconductor wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography.

• Ability to deliver and present reports of a technical nature on short notice.

• Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, FDC, yield analysis and other standard engineering and manufacturing practices.

• Proficient with data analysis tools, such as jump, matlab and complex spreadsheets.

• Ability to identify complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Experience using KT analysis techniques, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and flow charts.

• Ability to evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution for direct reports and equipment.

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.

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