Experienced Engineer, Manufacturing Quality & Reliability

Samsung Electronics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TXTaylor, TX
Salary
$95,000–$120,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
May 1, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $137,800–$205,212 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $108k versus about $172k 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 60 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $95,000–$145,000 across 53 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Experienced Engineer, Manufacturing Quality & Reliability

The Experienced Engineer, Manufacturing Quality & Reliability (MQR) joins the MQR Operations Team to manage fab-wide excursions and ensure the proper disposition of non-standard material. This role involves leading responses to manufacturing issues, identifying root causes, and assessing risks to device performance and reliability across multiple layers and modules. The engineer will coordinate with departments like Fab Engineering and Defect Metrology to execute data collection plans and maintain rigorous technical documentation. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional projects and using Structured Problem Solving (SPS) tools for deep dives. Required expertise includes semiconductor process integration, device fabrication flows, and high-volume manufacturing environments. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in 8D methodology and quality tools while possessing a technical background in semiconductor processing and quality management.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the response to fab-wide issues and process excursions.
  • Identify and contain root causes for issues and potentially impacted wafers.
  • Analyze the impact of process deviations on device performance and reliability.
  • Define and execute data collection plans to reach risk-based disposition decisions.
  • Maintain technical documentation and quality records for all excursion decisions.
  • Lead root cause deep dives using Structured Problem Solving (SPS) tools.
  • Manage medium to large-scale, cross-functional projects with executive visibility.
  • Drive continuous improvements for processes, procedures, and quality systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in EE, Materials Science, ChemE, or related sciences.
  • Four or more years of semiconductor industry engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.
  • Two or more years of semiconductor industry engineering experience with a Master's or PhD.
  • Hands-on problem solving experience using 8D methodology and quality tools.
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor process integration, device fabrication flows, and unit process interdependency in high-volume manufacturing.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams to drive quality improvement initiatives.
  • Proficiency in applying structured problem solving methods to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
  • Export control laws.

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