Device Engineer

Samsung Electronics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$106,000–$174,500 / yr
Posted
28 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Aug 14, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $140k
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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $150,374–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $140k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational corporation and a global leader in technology, specializing in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and home appliances.

Samsung Electronics currently has 94 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,000–$174,500 across 58 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Device Engineer

The Device Engineer joins the Yield Analysis & Improvement team to maximize semiconductor manufacturing efficiency and product quality. This role involves owning end-to-end yield performance across wafer sort, parametric, and final testing while identifying key yield limiters through advanced data mining and statistical analysis. The engineer will build automated analytics pipelines, develop sophisticated yield models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize process windows and resolve layout-dependent issues. Key responsibilities include leading root cause investigations for yield excursions and managing the long-term yield roadmap at the staff level. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python, SQL, and JMP for data manipulation and modeling. The role requires deep knowledge of semiconductor device physics, wafer fabrication processes like Lithography and Etch, and experience with advanced architectures such as FinFET or Gate-All-Around technologies.

What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end yield performance across wafer sort, parametric, and final testing stages.
  • Perform advanced data mining and statistical analysis to identify and mitigate yield limiters.
  • Develop automated analytics pipelines using Python, JMP, and SQL to correlate electrical failures with defect data.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize process windows and reduce manufacturing variability.
  • Lead root cause investigations by correlating physical defects with electrical signatures through failure analysis.
  • Execute containment and corrective actions for yield excursions during technology launch and mass production.
  • Define the long-term yield roadmap, establish KPIs, and lead high-priority task forces.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide executive leadership with insights on fabrication health and risks.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor yield or process integration is preferred.
  • Experience at a leading-edge fab focusing on FinFET or Gate-All-Around (GAA) architectures.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, wafer fabrication, and transistor performance.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor processes including Lithography, Etch, CMP, PVD, and CVD.
  • Proficiency in coding for data manipulation using Python and SQL.
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as Spotfire or JMP.
  • Authorization to access information subject to U.S. export control laws.

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