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Photo Quality Engineer

Samsung Electronics is hiring a Photo Quality Engineer. It pays $76k-$175k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Samsung Electronics.

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  • On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • The posting mentions semiconductor manufacturing, photolithography and quality engineering among its tools and skills.
  • Level classes it as a mid-level role.
  • Samsung Electronics has 617 other open roles on Level.

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Photo Quality Engineer responsible for monitoring semiconductor manufacturing processes, investigating defects, and driving quality solutions.

semiconductor-manufacturingphotolithographyquality-engineeringroot-cause-analysis

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

Come innovate with us!

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 Quality team, you will work together to support one another and our customers regardless of organizational boundaries. The Photo Quality Engineer will review quality signals and events, investigate to root cause and drive preventative action activities.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

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

  • Daily management, and reporting of photo departments non-production quality monitors.

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

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

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

  • Document quality performance data of product and test wafers monitors including department wafer loss. Escalate quality deviations and anomalies to supporting teams and photo leadership.

  • Prioritize your work in alignment with the photo departments level priorities, and understand your part in achieving company goals.

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

  • Work hours: B&D Shifts (Night), 12 hours/day.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

  • B.S. in engineering field, 4 years of college in related field.

  • Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.

  • Understanding of semiconductor wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • 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.

  • Problem Solving: Identifies 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.

  • Judgment and Decision Making: Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution for direct reports and equipment.

  • Time Management: Schedules and prioritizes time and activities to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.

  • Coordination: Gets members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

  • Teamwork and Communication: Works well in a team environment and effectively communicates throughout the department and organization

  • Positive attitude and work ethic.

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $174,500. 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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How we rate this

Photo Quality Engineer 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.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Semiconductor ManufacturingPhotolithographyQuality EngineeringRoot Cause Analysis

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  1. Tell me about a project where semiconductor manufacturing was part of your work. What did you do?
  2. Tell me about a project where photolithography was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where quality engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where root cause analysis was part of your work. What did you do?

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