{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"590cba2f1b565ef2bfb649c2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/590cba2f1b565ef2bfb649c2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/590cba2f1b565ef2bfb649c2","title":"Defect Reduction Engineer","description":"About Samsung Austin Semiconductor\nSamsung 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.\nCome innovate with us!\nPosition Summary\nIn your role as a Defect Reduction Engineer you'll support defect control and reduction work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment, on purpose to achieve yield and performance goals.\nRole and Responsibilities\nHere’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:\nSupports defect control and reduction work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment, on purpose to achieve yield and performance goals.\nSupports 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.\nPerforms 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.\nWorks cross-functionally with YE/PIE/UP to evaluate defect data on BKMs & projects, excursion monitoring & control, SWLY reduction.\nEstablishes 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.\nSupports new technology and process transfer projects from Samsung HQ (South Korea).\nSkills and Qualifications\nHere's what you'll need:\nRequires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or related technical fields.\n5+ years of Semiconductor process engineering experience in defect monitor and reduction.\nExperience in leading logic technology (45nm or below) development is strongly preferred.\nRelevant experience in advanced defect inspection and review tools (bright field, dark field, e-beam, Vis-edge etc.) is strongly preferred.\nKnowledge of Klarity Defect (or similar) software and its application in a semiconductor processing environment is useful.\nWorking knowledge in SPC and DOE methodology is required\n\nThe current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $145,000. 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\n\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 Compliance\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 Notice\nBy submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.\n\nSamsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide 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.","company":"Samsungelectronics","rawCompany":"samsungelectronics","city":"Taylor","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T15:08:18.630Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9141.00","title":"Semiconductor Processing Technicians","slug":"semiconductor-processing-technicians"},{"code":"17-2199.06","title":"Microsystems Engineers","slug":"microsystems-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"333242","title":"Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Defect Reduction Engineer","description":"About Samsung Austin Semiconductor\nSamsung 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.\nCome innovate with us!\nPosition Summary\nIn your role as a Defect Reduction Engineer you'll support defect control and reduction work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment, on purpose to achieve yield and performance goals.\nRole and Responsibilities\nHere’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:\nSupports defect control and reduction work in a high volume 24x7 manufacturing environment, on purpose to achieve yield and performance goals.\nSupports 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.\nPerforms 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.\nWorks cross-functionally with YE/PIE/UP to evaluate defect data on BKMs & projects, excursion monitoring & control, SWLY reduction.\nEstablishes 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.\nSupports new technology and process transfer projects from Samsung HQ (South Korea).\nSkills and Qualifications\nHere's what you'll need:\nRequires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or related technical fields.\n5+ years of Semiconductor process engineering experience in defect monitor and reduction.\nExperience in leading logic technology (45nm or below) development is strongly preferred.\nRelevant experience in advanced defect inspection and review tools (bright field, dark field, e-beam, Vis-edge etc.) is strongly preferred.\nKnowledge of Klarity Defect (or similar) software and its application in a semiconductor processing environment is useful.\nWorking knowledge in SPC and DOE methodology is required\n\nThe current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $145,000. 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\n\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 Compliance\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 Notice\nBy submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.\n\nSamsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide 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.","datePosted":"2026-07-23T15:08:18.630Z","dateModified":"2026-07-23T15:08:18.630Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Samsungelectronics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Taylor","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"590cba2f1b565ef2bfb649c2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/590cba2f1b565ef2bfb649c2"}}