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 28 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 for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.
In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.
With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, 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 citizenship. 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 the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Practice 6S in the office and fab. prioritizing safety as the number one priority. Actively seek opportunities to reduce safety risks in all procedures and daily operations. Assist all technicians with their daily workload and sustaining activities in the tab when necessary. Will develop and schedule recovery plans for known abnormalities and long tool downs. Work closely with Shift Supervisors to prioritize work activity in alignment with real-time business needs. Document daily tool activities and ensure that learning is captured and shared across the entire organization. Contribute to the knowledge base and facilitate knowledge transfer within the organization. Follow, improve, and develop work documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), recovery plans, task plans, troubleshooting guides, business process flows, etc. Actively drive operational efficiency improvements through the development and refinement of these documents. Maintain all required trainings and certifications up to date. Ensure compliance with training requirements and stay current with the necessary certifications. Manage and collaborate with vendor support. Align goals, develop a relationship of trust and reliability, coordinate tool work schedules, and identify opportunities for system improvements in collaboration with vendors. Develop project ideas aimed at cost reduction, particle reduction, tool downtime reduction, part lifetime extension, and efficiency improvements. Interact and collaborate with other departments on a range of projects, including improving device performance, finding solutions to process abnormalities, and performing risk mitigation of excursions. Actively engage in cross-functional collaboration to drive positive outcomes. Utilize Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts and LEAN tools to implement systematic solutions for the long-term prevention of issues. Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement sustainable solutions. Work to improve the operating efficiency of tools and increase availability for production. Analyze tool performance data and implement optimization strategies to maximize tool efficiency. Manage process qualifications for new devices and tool installs using our in-house control systems. Ensure that all necessary qualifications are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Manage and standardize tool sensors across all tools in similar toolsets. Ensure consistency and compatibility of sensor configurations to optimize tool performance and data collection. Analyze alarms/interlocks data to identify mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues relating to degrading parts, vacuum leaks, power supplies, pneumatic interfaces, etc. Troubleshoot and resolve these issues to maintain tool functionality. Support manufacturing throughput goals as needed by controlling run-paths through manual prevention and release of tool recipes. Optimize tool efficiency while considering inventory management, tuning issues, parts availability, and other relevant factors. (Multiple Openings)
Shift: 1st
Skills and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required
Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 12 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; and 24 months of experience in the job offered.
Requires 12 months of experience involving the following:
1. Semiconductor fabrication techniques;
2. Tool installation, New product Qualification, Process Improvement;
3. Defect monitoring, characterization, and root cause analysis;
4. Reviewing equipment designs;
5. Developing and monitoring process and equipment parameters to improve quality;
6. Statistical Process Control (SPC);
7. Data Analysis; and
8. Design of Experiments.
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Benefits
Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 1 year), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
U.S. Export Control
This position may require the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. If the position requires it, applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.
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