Samsung Electronics
Experienced Defect Control Engineer
1530 FM 973 Taylor, TX, USA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$95k-$120kDetected 7 days ago
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About the role
- We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Defect Control Engineer to join our world-class semiconductor fabrication team in Taylor, Texas.
- In this critical role, you will serve as the primary guardian of wafer quality, responsible for the rapid identification, containment, and eradication of defect excursions.
- You will operate at the intersection of Metrology, Unit Process groups (Photo, Etch, etc) and Yield Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Chair and facilitate "War Room" meetings with Process, Integration, and Equipment engineers to drive containment/inspection strategies and accelerate time-to-source for suspected yield impacting events
- Standards & Rules: Develop and validate enhancements to SOPs for Shift Technicians to ensure correct decision making & rapid containment to maintain world-class quality standards.
- Preventative Strategy: Partner with Unit Process owners to implement corrective actions and factory-wide strategies to prevent defect reoccurrence and reduce variation in yield.
- Out of Control Assessments: Collaborate with the Metrology and Defect Engineering to ensure statistical process limits are appropriate and items of concern are flagged.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 Years Semiconductor or Quality Management Role.
Skills
- Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field.
- Experience in Quality Control Systems and Methods (Six Sigma, SPC, QMS, ISO 9000, etc.).
- 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
Compensation
- The current base salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $120,000.
- 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.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.
Company info
- At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.
- Position Summary We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Defect Control Engineer to join our world-class semiconductor fabrication team in Taylor, Texas.
- At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package.
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