New Technology Staff Engineer, Fab Engineering

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Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is looking for an experienced process engineer to work on developing solutions to bring in and qualify new semiconductor process technologies. The solutions being developed involve identifying complex problems, enhance production capabilities, and ensure seamless technology transitions. This role is pivotal in driving the success of our manufacturing processes and aligning with our strategic goals.

In this role, the individual will collaborate with engineers across multiple departments in integrating metals processes. He/ She will serve as a Liaison between UP and NTI/NPI owners to execute strategy for successful transfer of technologies, technology startup and ramp. Successful candidate will design experiments to evaluate the process margins to ensure robust and scalable processes are developed. Drive improvements in process uniformity, defect reduction, and developing HVM ready solutions. The role will also require collaboration with customer facing teams as they interact with our foundry customers during new technology engagement and startup.

The role will provide an opportunity to regularly report and presenting findings to engineering executive teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Communicating technical information within the department through presentations.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across process integration, NPI/NTI (New Products) and unit part (UP) to develop engineering solutions for deposition processes.
• Serving as a Liaison between UP and NTI/NPI owners to execute strategy for successful transfer of technologies, technology startup and ramp.
• Driving improvements in process uniformity, defect reduction, and developing HVM ready solutions.
• Designing experiments to conduct process margin evaluations to ensure robust and scalable production processes.
• Interfacing with process engineers and equipment engineers to standardize and spread process and equipment solutions. 
• Regularly reporting and presenting findings to Engineering executive teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Communicating technical information within the department through presentations.
• Fab Engineering point of contact for Samsung customer teams

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, and Material Science with a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in semiconductor manufacturing or process development, with a strong emphasis on CVD and Metals Deposition processes.
• A proven track record of continuous improvement and innovation in the field.
• Deep understanding of process integration specific to FEOL, BEOL metals processes. 
• Strong Data analysis skills are a must. Experience with Software Data Analysis tools (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.) to analyze data, identify trends to make decisions about processing product
• The candidate must possess good communication and presentation skills to be capable to convey complex engineering ideas simply to non-expert audiences. 
• Korean language fluency (Written/Spoken) is desirable.

The current base salary range for this role is between $131,000 - $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.

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