Experienced Process Integration Engineering (PIE) Engineer

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
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Position Summary

• The Manufacture Integration Engineering (PIE) team is focused on 2nm advanced technology transfer, process setup, qualification, and manufacturing ramp at our Taylor semiconductor facility. This position is ideal for an engineer with semiconductor process, integration, device, yield, or manufacturing experience who is interested in developing expertise in advanced GAA technology.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Lead 2nm technology transfer, NPI, process setup, qualification, and manufacturing readiness.
• Monitor and analyze inline, electrical, process, and yield data to identify process or integration issues.
• Support engineering lot execution, wafer disposition, process changes, and technical issue resolution.
• Perform root-cause analysis and support corrective actions for process excursions and yield issues.
• Support DOE and process-window studies to improve process stability, yield, and performance.
• Evaluate interactions between process modules and their impact on device and product performance.
• Work with Process Architecture, Module, Device, Yield, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve cross-functional technical issues.
• Support NPI activities and advanced-node manufacturing ramp.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, process specifications, and engineering best-known methods.

• Drive continuous improvement in process stability, yield, quality, and manufacturing execution.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process engineering, process integration, device engineering, yield engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with CMOS, FinFET, GAA, or other semiconductor technologies.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes or semiconductor device fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze engineering data and communicate technical findings.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
• Strong ownership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Project management skills·         Analysis skills, including yield analysis, electrical device characterization, yield issue investigations, data mining, DOE, and SPC·         Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and various statistics programs (i.e. JMP, Spotfire)·        
• Programming and/or scripting experience is a plus
• Must be capable of shifting focus and changing priorities - dealing with ambiguity.
• Must demonstrate strong core values including:  Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Quality, and Continuous Learning.
• Must have excellent communication, documentation and presentation skills.
• Must have interpersonal skills to escalate issues, get support, and effect lasting change.
• Must have proven skills of peer leadership, and mentoring of junior level engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Must be able to work on different shifts based on project need.
  
  

The current base salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $120,000. 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.

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

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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