About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. 

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Position Summary

Samsung Foundry PIE team serves as the primary product owners who demonstrate total ownership from first silicon fab-in to final package. All roads lead back to product owners who connect design with fab process flows to achieve end customer product satisfaction.

Drive new product introductions by checking margin of customer sample lots and corner lots, verifying new IP, and ensuring successful / on time product qualification.
Implement CIP developed BKMs to drive work class yield and device performance.
Resolve integration issues across wide range of product offerings that can have unique process margin weaknesses.
Manage change points as key stakeholders in review board process to minimize risk and ensure successful implementation to achieve intended improvements.
Urgently address customer quality feedback and claims to ensure a thorough resolution that builds customer confidence in Samsung Austin Semiconductor as the right business partner.
Support development of yield learning models based on wafer sort or final test data to define root causes and institute countermeasures.

Through these activities, Samsung Foundry Product Engineering targets robust yield, high quality, and efficient test operations are in place for Samsung’s advanced process technologies and its customers.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

Core Technical & Data Analysis Skills to identify CIP yield up activities/plans and root cause of abnormal events

• Data Mining: Extensive experience in data mining and statistical analysis using variety of data sources.
• Data Correlation & Yield Analysis: Proficient in mapping wafer sort bin and parametric data back to fab electrical test (E-test/WAT) results and in-line  SPC / FDC data to identify contributing factors to variations.
• Utilize Advanced Diagnostics to drive failure mode realization - skilled in utilizing layout viewers and knowledge of  DRC review.   Understands different failure analysis and metrology techniques for developing data collection plans.  Interpret eFA and pFA results. 
• New Product Introduction (NPI) & Technology Qualification
• NPI & Technology Development to Mass Production: Proven track record of participating in new product introduction (NPI) and advanced semiconductor technology node bring-up and qualification phases.
• Process Flow Management: In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with setting up process flows and process targets.
• Customer Engagement: Work with customers at kick off, validate CS lots, evaluate margin of Corner wafers, and support successful qualification with fab engineering representatives.

Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Fab Process & E-Test Knowledge: Solid foundational understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and their direct impact on electrical performance and device characteristics.
• Professional & Soft Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: A proactive team member who collaborates seamlessly across cross-functional engineering teams (Design, Foundry, Test, Customer, and Quality) to achieve yield target and qualification milestones.
• Scripting & Automation: Ability to develop, modify, or maintain automation scripts and data analysis tools using Python, C, or Java (highly advantageous).

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.

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.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role may require 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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