Experienced Engineer, Manufacturing Quality & Reliability (MQR)

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead response to fab issues and excursions. 
• Coordinate with teams across the Samsung organization to identify & contain issue root causes, contain potentially impacted wafers, assess risk, define & execute data collection plans, reach disposition decisions, and coordinate communication with customers.
• Analyze the impact of process deviations across multiple layers and modules to determine potential risks to device performance and reliability.
• Maintain rigorous technical documentation and quality records for all excursions, ensuring that the logic behind every disposition decision is traceable, defensible, and compliant with internal and external quality standards
• Collaborate in wide-ranging work with fab engineering, systems, manufacturing, support groups, and executives to ensure compliance to external and internal quality standards.
• Lead development and deployment of medium to large-scale, cross-functional projects with visibility to company executives.
• Lead focused meetings for root cause deep dives using Structured Problem solving (SPS) tools working with departments across the site.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in EE, Materials Science, ChemE or related sciences.
• Relevant engineering experience in semiconductor industry: four or more years with a Bachelor's; two or more years Master’s or PhD.
• Hands-on problem solving experience using 8D methodology and quality tools.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor process integration, device fabrication flows, and the interdependency of unit processes in a high-volume manufacturing (HVM) environment..
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams to drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills - proficient at applying structured problem solving methods to resolve complex issues in a semiconductor-manufacturing environment.

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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