Samsung
Device Engineer
$106K–$174K
1530 FM 973 Taylor, TX, USA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 14, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in semiconductor yield or process integration preferred.
- Education
- B.E., M.Sc., or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field.
About the job
Leads semiconductor yield analysis and improvement from technology launch through mass production, using data analysis and cross-functional problem-solving to improve manufacturing quality and efficiency.
What you'll do
- Own yield performance, identify yield limiters, and drive improvement actions across wafer sort, parametric, and final testing.
- Lead root-cause investigations and coordinate process optimization, defect reduction, and corrective actions with engineering and failure-analysis teams.
- Develop yield analytics and models; define yield strategy and KPIs, lead excursion task forces, mentor engineers, and report risks to executives.
What they ask for
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Direct experience at a leading-edge fab focused on FinFET or Gate-All-Around (GAA) architectures.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, wafer fabrication, transistor performance, and semiconductor processes.
- Coding skills in Python and SQL; proficiency in statistical analysis software.
Nice to have
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor yield or process integration (listed as preferred).
Pay
$106,000 - $174,500 USD base salary
Tools
Python, JMP, SQL, Spotifre
AI focus
Applies machine learning and predictive modeling to yield datasets.
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