Implant Process Engineer – Anneal/Surface Treatment

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Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer for the Implant department interested in working alongside a talented team of professionals with a key focus on establishing and maintaining world class process/equipment and implementing yield enhancement as a competitive advantage. In this job, you’ll be a foundational member tasked with new process qualification, tool-to-tool output matching, implementing process controls and defense lines, and maintaining process health.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

• Qualify wafer fabrication processes on new tools.

• Gather metrology data during tool qualification phase and ensure film properties meet specs.

• Transfer/duplicate recipes across lines and ensure process matching across fabs and between tools using statistical tools.

• Monitor the wafer fabrication process by responding to in-line issues and abnormal product dispositions. Create troubleshooting plans and apply corrective action plans.

• Use software (Spotfire/JMP/MATLAB/Excel) to analyze data for SPC, trend analysis, and root‑cause investigations.

• Implement Change‑Point Management (CPM) and defense‑lines to prevent excursions.

• Draft, review, and update SOPs and process reference books. Train technicians on the SOPs.

• Maintain detailed logs of daily tool activity and lessons learned.

• Work cross-department with vendors and other teams to improve yield, reliability, cost, and throughput.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or related field of study.

• 2+ years of semiconductor experience highly desired with knowledge of Thermal Anneal(RTP) or Surface Treatment/Dry Etch processes and equipment.

• Experience with any of the following tools preferred.

  AMAT Centura/Radiance/DPN/DPX/DSA/Ajax

  Mattson Millios/Suprema/Escala

  LAM Argos

  Semes HPA/LOHAS

  Veeco LSA

• Understanding of statistical methods, statistical process control (SPC), and Change Point Management.

• Be proficient with Microsoft Windows based applications.

• Experience with Software Data Analysis tools (Spotfire, JMP, Matlab, etc.)

• Experience Scripting in Python, VBA, or equivalent language.

• Able to wear clean room suit and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to lift < 35 lbs. Able to work in FAB environment and sitting at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.

• Excellent written & verbal communication; teamwork & networking; willingness to learn from failures. ability to present technical information across teams.

• May be exposed to yellow lights, blinking lights.

• Ability to discern audible alarms.

• Potential to work with materials which contain hazardous chemicals.

• Structured Problem-Solving (8D, 7-step, etc.) ability.

• Work hours: 1st shift, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

The current base salary range for this role is between $70,480 - $212,650. 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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