Staff Engineer, Process Integration

Samsung Semiconductor

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On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
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$163,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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About Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor is the global semiconductor business unit of Samsung Electronics, designing and manufacturing memory chips, logic semiconductors, and foundry solutions for a broad range of applications.

Samsung Semiconductor currently has 42 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Engineer, Process Integration

Staff Engineer, Process Integration joins the semiconductor technology development team to advance next-generation DRAM technology. The role involves planning, designing, and implementing process integration for quality wafer fabrication. Key responsibilities include defining technology requirements, design rules, and electrical specifications while executing integration activities for novel DRAM components like memory array transistors, capacitors, and CMOS transistors. The engineer must identify technology gaps, drive cross-functional teams, and analyze inline inspection and measurement data to improve performance and reliability. Required expertise includes unit process engineering, DRAM or NAND research, and core/peri architecture co-optimization. Candidates must be proficient with statistical data analysis software and possess strong analytical skills. This position solves complex technical challenges in memory business growth by ensuring seamless process module development and full integration.

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What you'll do

  • Plan, design, and implement process integration for quality wafer fabrication for future DRAM.
  • Define technology requirements, design rules, structural specifications, and electrical specifications.
  • Execute technology integration for novel DRAM components like memory array transistors and capacitors.
  • Identify key module requirements and technology gaps to drive cross-functional team efforts.
  • Analyze and interpret inline inspection and measurement data to improve performance and reliability.
  • Perform process module development and full process integration for next-generation DRAM technology.
  • Maintain technical interactions with both internal and external customers.

What we're looking for

  • BS and 10+ years of industry experience; MS with 8+ years of industry experience or PhD and 5+ years of industry experience preferred.
  • 2+ years of DRAM, NAND and/or emerging memory research & development experiences.
  • Required knowledge, achievements, and skillsets in unit process engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of Design of Experience principles and analytical skills.
  • Experience with process integration and core/peri architecture co-optimization.
  • Proficient with statistical data analysis software.
  • Daily onsite presence at the San Jose office is required.

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