Photo Equipment Engineer - Scanner

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
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Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). With greater manufacturing capacity, we will be able to better serve the needs of our customers and contribute to the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain.

The Photolithography department focuses on delivering solutions by developing 24x7x365 teams of elite, fab-oriented, excursion-free, safety and quality minded members. As part of the Photo Equipment Engineering team, you will work together to support one another and our customers regardless of organizational boundaries.

The Scanner Equipment Engineer will be actively transferring next generation technology including ASML Scanner and auxiliary equipment installation, qualification and recipe transfer.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

• ASML Scanner and auxiliary equipment installation, including hardware and product qualification.

• Next generation technology node transfer including recipes, SOPs, BKMs.

• Attending and contributing in daily tactical meetings with ASML and internal teams about photolithography scanner equipment.

• Attending and contributing in weekly meetings with ASML and internal teams including strategic cross-functional meetings regarding equipment metrics and contribute to department and sites improvement plans.

• Coordinate Samsung internal, external and multiple vendor resources to provide optimum manufacturing support on assigned equipment.

• Drive hard down and atypical tool recovery efforts with hands on engineering and complex maintenance activities.

• Investigate, troubleshoot and provide technical solutions to equipment related defect, quality and yield problems.

• Analyze and report tool performance data, including availability, mean time to repair, mean time between failures, particle and defect trends, maintenance success, and similar metrics for assigned equipment.

• Provide weekend coverage as needed (~ 12 weeks a year). You will be responsible for multiple tools on the weekend larger than your normal scope and required to make tactical decisions based on your assessment of the daily operations environment in order to successfully achieve KPI.

• Prioritize your work in alignment with the photo departments level priorities, and understand your part in achieving company goals.

• Assist other team members and areas when possible to help meet production goals.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• 4 years of college in related field

• Requires 2+ years of semiconductor Scanner/Stepper equipment ownership

• In-depth experience on one or more of the following types of semiconductor equipment: ASML, Canon, Nikon,

• Understanding of semiconductor wafer processing fundamentals and photolithography

• Ability to travel internationally as needed

• Ability to frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

The current base salary range for this role is between $70,480 - $179,090. 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 SAS, 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 SAS are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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