Position Summary
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 26 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
With more than 5,100 employees, 2.45 million square feet of floor space, and more than 600+ acres in land holdings, Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2021 generated $6.3 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures. Plus, that same year, its parent company, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced a $17 billion investment to boost semiconductor production capacity at a new site in Taylor, Texas. This is in addition to the $18 billion invested in Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s Austin, Texas campus, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizen. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at various locations throughout Central Texas including the main plant on East Parmer Lane in northeast Austin, a satellite office near Pflugerville and the construction site in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.
Role and Responsibilities
Monitor daily SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts to identify any trend shifts or abnormal processing events. Investigate these occurrences and take appropriate actions to maintain process stability and quality. Develop process improvements aimed at increasing yield, production, and cost reduction. Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques to identify optimum conditions with sufficient process margin, leading to improved outcomes. Oversee the transfer of new technology nodes, ensuring a smooth transition and successful implementation of advanced technologies. Provide guidance and support to technicians and shift engineers on sustaining activities. Share their expertise, offer technical advice, and assist in troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise. Collaborate with Clean equipment owners to troubleshoot issues related to equipment performance and cleanliness. Work closely with the equipment owners to identify root causes and implement appropriate solutions. Collaborate with other teams such as Unit Parts and Process Integration, Yield Analysis, and Defect Engineering to solve integrated issues. Actively participate in cross-functional collaboration to address complex problems that require multiple perspectives and expertise.
Skills and Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 36 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.
Requires 36 months of experience involving the following:
1. Process sustaining and monitoring with continuous improvement;
2. Metrology tool basics and establishing models for measurement;
3. Defect analysis, tool and process knowledge including Root cause analysis for common semiconductor defects;
4. Process characterization using Atomic Force Microscopy techniques;
5. Design of experiments and results analysis for parameter evaluation;
6. Yield Improvement techniques and continuous improvement projects;
7. Multiple tool installations and qualification;
8. Process technology transfer;
9. NAND/DRAM and NOR Process ownership/development and sustaining;
10. Writing SOP’s for various processes and recovery;
11. Facilities system evaluation and introducing SPC concepts for slurry and chemical parameters; and
12. Robotic Process Automation implementation and scripting.
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