Etch Process Technician - Days
- Location1530 FM 973 Taylor, TX, USA
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary19 to 60 USD an hour
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted28 October 2026
- SourceSamsung's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 11 days ago; still listed on Samsung's careers page 20 min ago.
At a glance
- Experience5+ years
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About the role
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
In your role as an Etch Process Technician, you'll work alongside a talent group of technicians and engineers in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment producing some of the most advanced semiconductor devices on the planet.
Role and Responsibilities
Here's what you'll be responsible for:
- Work in the fab with other Equipment/Process Technicians and Engineers to support troubleshooting and maintenance activities with a mindset towards root cause analysis, standardization, and 5S
- Understand and be able to sustain the factory by performing tool qualifications, lot dispositions, and interlock troubleshooting activities
- Perform assigned trend monitoring activities regularly and work with Layer Owners to implement corrective actions
- Draft regular SOP revisions to ensure quality and safety expectations are continuously improved upon.
- Perform activities involved with the recovery of Etch equipment from PM or down events including wafer recoveries and tool qualifications
- Documenting and communicating events from tool interruptions to Process engineers to ensure the material is measured and material disposition is completed correctly.
Skills and Qualifications
Here's what you'll need:
- Two-year technical degree, equivalent military experience, and/or 5+ years direct applicable Etch semiconductor experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
- 300mm Dry Etch experience highly desired.
- Familiarity with Lam, AMAT, TEL, Mattson, and/or PSK platforms preferred, along with familiarity with SPC methods and implementation
- Successful candidates will be detail and task oriented and place high value on customer service, teamwork and flexibility.
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.
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