Samsung Ads · 12 hours ago
Defect Reduction Engineer
1530 FM 973 Taylor, TX, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $179K/yr
5+ years expSamsung Austin Semiconductor is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, and they are seeking a Defect Reduction Engineer to support defect control and reduction in a high volume manufacturing environment. The role involves analyzing defect data, supporting new product introductions, and establishing monitoring plans for technology introductions to achieve yield and performance goals.
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Responsibilities
Supports defect control and reduction work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment, on purpose to achieve yield and performance goals
Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) as the Defect Reduction representative: attending meetings, presenting inline inspection strategy & methodology, supporting GPM set up, spec audits, and comparison, evaluating unit part process changes and tool spreads in terms of inline and NPW defectivity data
Performs fab process/tool trend data and correlation analysis to identify dog tools, trace defects to root cause, and rapidly take action to prevent inline process excursions
Works cross-functionally with YE/PIE/UP to evaluate defect data on BKMs & projects, excursion monitoring & control, SWLY reduction
Establishes FCC (Failed Chip Count) and trend monitoring plans for new technology introductions and ramps (14nm & foundry) and existing legacy production nodes (45nm/32nm/28nm) in order to achieve yield and performance goals, and support on weekly module meetings & activities. Respond to foundry customer requests and delivering the data & analysis to meet expectation
Supports new technology and process transfer projects from Samsung HQ (South Korea)
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or related technical fields
5+ years of Semiconductor process engineering experience in defect monitor and reduction
Working knowledge in SPC and DOE methodology is required
Preferred
Experience in leading logic technology (45nm or below) development is strongly preferred
Relevant experience in advanced defect inspection and review tools (bright field, dark field, e-beam, Vis-edge…etc) is strongly preferred
Knowledge of Klarity Defect (or similar) software and its application in a semiconductor processing environment is useful
Benefits
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.
Company
Samsung Ads
Samsung Ads helps consumers discover relevant content and brands across Smart TVs, mobile, and desktop.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Lauterbach
Head Of Business Operations
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