Metrology Equipment Engineer

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Position Summary

In your role as a Metrology Equipment Engineer, you will be the primary technical owner responsible for the uptime and performance optimization of advanced semiconductor fabrication Metrology equipment. You will work alongside a talented team of professionals with a key focus on establishing world-class hardware stability, performing hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance, and implementing yield enhancement solutions. This role requires a strong diagnostic mindset to identify complex hardware and software failures and implement robust engineering solutions.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

·Preventative Maintenance: Schedule and perform hands-on preventive maintenance (PM), advanced troubleshooting, and corrective repairs on complex metrology equipment, utilizing precision tools, schematics, and diagnostic software.

·Hardware Diagnostic & Component Repair: Diagnose and resolve complex component-level failures involving robotics, pneumatic systems, high-vacuum systems, precision optics, laser subsystems, and electrical distribution networks.

·Equipment Qualification & Install: Take part in the physical installation, hardware hookup, alignment, and rigorous qualification of new state of the art metrology equipment.

·Equipment Uptime Optimization: Monitor real-time equipment performance metrics and provide rapid, hands-on response to tool downs to minimize manufacturing interruptions.

·Hardware-Process Synchronization: Adjust, calibrate, and fine-tune physical equipment parameters when tolerances are exceeded, and rigorously monitor process parameters during tool restart and qualification post-maintenance.

·Data-Driven Failure Analysis: Use diagnostic software to analyze machine data and sensor trends to predict mechanical wear, prevent failures, and make data-driven hardware decisions.

·Engineering Change Execution: Execute physical, hardware-level changes and process modifications through the formal Change Process Management (CPM) framework.

·Technical Documentation & SOPs: Continuously draft, revise, and update highly detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintenance checklists for technical teams.

·Working on the latest generation of Equipment: Overlay Metrology Systems, Critical Dimension (CD) and Shape Metrology Systems,  Film Metrology Systems, Patterned Wafer Geometry, CD and SEM Review and many more

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Computer Science
• Cumulative GPA Minimum: 3.0
• Willing to relocate to Austin, Texas
• Experience with Semi-conductor equipment is a plus but not a requirement.  
• An eagerness to be hands on and having a mechanical/electrical aptitude is a must.

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