Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.
In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.
With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Analysis Technology team is responsible for maintaining the quality of the fab and wafer environments in order to achieve the highest quality products. The scope of AT is very wide and includes monitoring environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, particle levels, airborne molecular contamination, and organic contamination. AT also works with specific departments such as GCS and UPW to monitor the quality of incoming utilities to wafer processing equipment, as well as MFG and Cleans to help control FOUP quality.
Bulk Chemical Analysis Engineer will own the quality of various chemicals GCS supplies to the Fab for process needs. They will be responsible for safety and quality standards and improvements to monitoring process. Engineer will interact with operations team, construction teams, and equipment vendors to sustain and maintain AT owned equipment.
Specific Job Duties:
•Manage projects to comply with SAS safety-first mentality and ensure integrity of AT equipment and systems.
•Identify process and equipment improvements as related to cost, quality, and efficient practices.
•Create new and modify existing equipment and process specifications.
•Develop, justify, prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering tasks and projects.
•Convey project requirements, review design packages, and represent the Taylor Analysis Technology department during design review meetings with third party engineering firms.
•Ensure compliance to applicable codes, standards, specifications, practices, QA/QC policies, and engineering construction packages.
•Manage daily task priorities and supervise contractors/vendors during project execution.
•Verify new equipment meets STS specifications by performing design reviews, conduct Factory Acceptance Testing at vendor facilities, startup & commission new equipment, and manage equipment qualification to meet high purity utility requirements.
•Forecast, prioritize, and plan future capital projects on an annual basis.
•Participate in equipment team operations, equipment trouble shooting, planning maintenance activities, and fab engineering support activities.
•Coordinate, manage, and report on multiple assigned projects regarding work progress, project accounting, and forecasted schedule.
•The candidate will need to be able to work effectively with multiple teams – both internal and external – to successfully complete projects as defined during capital justification.
Shift: M-F 8-5. Some off shift support as needed
Skills and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required
•BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering, or related technical field.
•Minimum of 3 year’s direct operations experience related to gas and/or chemical supply systems. Semiconductor or electronics facility support preferred, with an emphasis on safety and hazardous process materials
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools
The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills required to interface with stakeholders across Samsung Facilities, Engineering, and Construction organizations to sustain regular operations.
• Familiarity with operation, maintenance, and design of gas and chemical equipment including piping systems and facility support equipment a plus.
• The candidate must be familiar with analyzing trends in process and equipment systems related to flow rates, and pressures.
• Experienced with PSM/RMP program management
• Familiarity with process gas and chemical system troubleshooting.
• Strong data analysis, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and desire to learn new systems and concepts.
• Six Sigma certification and/or use of LEAN improvement tools a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.
• Aptitude for documentation and data analysis.
• Fab engineering experience in the semiconductor industry a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime / on non-scheduled days as required.
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Benefits
Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
U.S. Export Control
This position may require the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. If the position requires it, applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.
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