Implant Equipment Engineer

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Position Summary

In your role as an Equipment Engineer you'll work to support equipment and process capabilities of 300mm tools for the Implant department in Taylor, TX.

You will be a part of a team that focuses on installing and keeping tools running at peak efficiency and drive yield improvements, reduce defects, optimize operating costs, and implement continuous‑improvement initiatives within a start-up environment.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

• Lead installation to qualify Implant equipment to meet Samsung production readiness timelines while ensuring a defect-free installation.

• Maintain equipment uptime performance through real‑time issue resolution (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, defects) and by driving continuous improvements.

• Revise and maintain SOPs, record daily tool activity, generate gameplans and capture lessons learned to support our operations team.

• Collaborate with major equipment vendors (AMAT, Nissin, Axcelis, etc) for technical issues, new product introductions, and improvements.

• Leads cross-functional initiatives relating to equipment and process interactions such as improving yield, reducing wafer loss, or other department metrics.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• 4+ years of industry experience as a Tool Owner within Implant.

• BS/MS degree in Electrical, Chemical, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering or related field of study

• Strong understanding of Implants role within the wafer fabrication process and a familiarity with various failure modes.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills, utilizing data and a structured problem-solving approach

• Flexibility to support operations in a 24/7 high volume manufacturing environment.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.  

 

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $206,000. 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.

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.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role may require 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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