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At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.\nCome innovate with us!\nPosition Summary\nWe are looking for a highly technical Defect Engineer to join our cutting-edge fabrication facility in Taylor, Texas. Unlike traditional defect management, this role focuses on the strategic quantification of yield-impacting defects and the long-term reduction of the factory’s baseline defect trends. You will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a specific module (portion of the manufacturing line), bridging the gap between raw inline defect data and final wafer yield. By leveraging advanced data analysis and defect characterization, you will work with predictive models to forecast yield loss and drive the technical roadmap required to hit aggressive factory yield targets. This is a high-impact role for an engineer who enjoys data analysis and uncovering hidden signals and patterns in big data to drive physical process improvements.Role and Responsibilities\nHere’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:\nBaseline Yield Optimization: Quantify the impact of specific defect types on final yield and drive systematic actions to reduce the baseline defect density across the manufacturing flow.\nYield Prediction Modeling: Improve predictive models that correlate random inline defects to final yield loss, providing the factory with early warning signals of yield degradation.\n Defect Characterization: Perform deep-dive characterization of defects (using SEM, TEM, or EDX) to link physical defect signatures to specific process failures within your assigned module.\nModule Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the primary SME for your assigned module, providing technical guidance to process and equipment engineers on which tools and processes to focus on to drive yield improvement.\nStrategic Roadmap Development: Define and drive the strategy for yield improvement, executing to quarterly and annual targets and tracking progress against factory-level yield goals.\n Data-Driven Analysis: Utilize large datasets to perform spatial analysis (wafer maps) and temporal analysis to identify causes for yield variation.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Process Integration and Failure Analysis engineers to determine the \"killer\" vs. \"non-killer\" status of defects to ensure engineering efforts are focused on the highest-ROI improvements.\nSkills and Qualifications\nHere's what you'll need:\nMinimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field.\n\nSemiconductor Process: Broad semiconductor knowledge including different types of materials used during the manufacturing process, process tool theory of operations/or hands on experience, and general semiconductor process knowledge.\n\nAdvanced Data Analytics: Expert proficiency in JMP, Spotfire, or, Python is highly preferred for statistical modeling and data mining.\n\nStatistical Mastery: Strong understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE) and ANOVA to validate yield improvement actions.\n\nDefect Detection Methodology: Familiar with Metrology tool models and capabilities for defect inspection and when different strategies are used for specific types of defects.\n\nThe 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.\nTotal Rewards\nAt 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.\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nLife insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting\nOnsite café(s) and workout facilities\nPaid maternity and paternity leave\nPaid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays\nWellness incentives and MORE\nEligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.\nAll positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.\nU.S. Export Control\nThis 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.\nTrade Secrets\nBy submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.\n* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here.\n* Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5649,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Smartphones","Televisions","Semiconductor Manufacturing","Displays & Panel Technology"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-30T04:21:52Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 132 · green card filings: 34","filings_12m":132,"filings_prev_12m":178,"green_card_filings_12m":34,"median_offered_wage_usd":166084,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-03T21:08:04+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":60,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.603,"p_room":1,"age_days":6,"expected_fill_days":29,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-05T05:45:15Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":120000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/samsung-electronics-experienced-defect-product-module-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/samsung-electronics-experienced-defect-product-module-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-06T02:30:42Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3854,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1146,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-07T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":166},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=166"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fsamsung-electronics-experienced-defect-product-module-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fsamsung-electronics-experienced-defect-product-module-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fsamsung-electronics-experienced-defect-product-module-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/samsung-electronics-experienced-defect-product-module-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fsamsung-electronics-experienced-defect-product-module-engineer"}]}