Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics

Yield and Process Control Innovation Engineer

1530 FM 973 Taylor, TX, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$106k-$145kDetected 10 hours ago
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About the role

  • We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Yield and Process Control and Investigation(PCI) Engineer to join our semiconductor manufacturing team.
  • In this role, you will be critical in monitoring wafer manufacturing processes, driving yield enhancement, and investigating process excursions.
  • You will utilize advanced statistical process control (SPC), defect inspection data, and parametric testing results to identify root causes of yield limiters.

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with cross-functional teams-including Process, Equipment, and Integration engineering-you will implement robust solutions to ensure process stability, minimize defects, and maximize product yield.
  • Data Pipeline Development & Automation: Design scalable data pipelines to extract, clean, and structure ET data and develop automation apps
  • Corrective Action Implementation: Collaborate with Process and Equipment engineers to develop, validate, and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to resolve process variations.
  • Statistical Process Control: Develop, maintain, and optimize SPC charts, control limits, and sampling plans to ensure sensitive process nodes remain tightly controlled.
  • Reporting & Strategy: Summarize complex data into actionable reports and present yield/defectivity metrics to management and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 cleanroom manufacturing environment.
  • Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

Skills

  • B.E. M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field.
  • Understanding of semiconductor device physics and CMOS fabrication processes (Lithography, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Diffusion, Implant).
  • Understanding of electrical parametric testing, defect inspection mechanisms.
  • Capable of managing multiple high-priority investigations simultaneously while collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
  • Proactive and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting to "home teams" and global stakeholders.
  • Cross-functional leadership and communication.
  • Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills with a proven track record of resolving complex process excursions.
  • 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

Compensation

  • The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $145,000.
  • 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:
  • Wellness incentives and MORE
  • 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 detail-oriented Yield and Process Control and Investigation(PCI) Engineer to join our semiconductor manufacturing team.
  • At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Export Control Compliance

This listing is sourced directly from Samsung Electronics's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.