Cleans Process Technician - Days

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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1530 FM 973 Taylor, TX, US Until 9/7/2026 2+ years exp First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

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. 

Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

Job Description Summary
As a Process Technician within the Cleans department (sometimes called 'Wets' or 'Wet Etch') you'll work alongside a dynamic group of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment producing some of the most advanced semiconductor devices on the planet.

You will act as the first responder to product quality issues and manufacturing constraints for our Clean “Wet Etch” processes. This role involves performing equipment qualification, misprocess disposition, root cause investigation, and production line management.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

  • Set up the qualification plan to monitor the quality of product wafers that run through our tool for the first time after tool maintenance work

  • Respond to SPC interlocks after investigating for possible root cause

  • Determine and execute the plan for product wafers involved in tool faults, with partially processed wafers possibly requiring the creation of a modified recipe to complete the Wet Etch process

  • Investigate Manufacturing constraints as related to tool availability and product movement

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

  • 2+ years of experience as a Process Technician or MFG specialist or an Associates Degree or equivalent Semiconductor experience

  • Prior experience with Cleans and Cu Electroplating Process experience is preferred (specifically with DNS, SEMES, TEL or FSI platforms)

  • Experience in analyzing SPC charts and trend charts is also a plus

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)


The current base salary range for this role is between $18.60/hour - $60.40/hour. 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.

Day Shifts Include:

A Shift – Sunday through Tuesday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays

C Shift – Thursday through Saturday (6:45am – 7:15pm) with alternating Wednesdays

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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About this role

Summary

Perform equipment qualification, troubleshoot processes, and analyze SPC data in semiconductor manufacturing.

Job title

Cleans Process Technician - Days

Experience level

2+ years or associates degree or equivalent semiconductor experience

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

semiconductor

Location requirements

On-site in Taylor, TX, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$18.60/hour - $60.40/hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

experience with cleansCu electroplating processSPC analysisMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

DNSSEMESTELFSI platformsSPC chart analysis

Specializations

wetswet etchcleaningCu electroplatingsemiconductors
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site