Samsung
Senior CMP Process engineer
$106K–$145K
1530 FM 973 Taylor, TX, USA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
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About the job
Planarizes semiconductor wafers through CMP process control and optimization to improve flatness, uniformity, and yield while reducing defects.
What you'll do
- Control removal rate and optimize CMP conditions and recipes to improve wafer uniformity and flatness.
- Manage wafer defects and consumable lifecycles, and evaluate slurries and polishing pads.
- Analyze process performance and resolve chronic issues, including scratches, particles, and nonuniform removal profiles.
What they ask for
- Knowledge of dielectric and metal CMP fundamentals, including slurry-pad-conditioning interactions and post-clean steps.
- Proficiency in SPC, FDC, and analysis software such as JMP or Spotfire.
- Ability to conduct root-cause analysis using FMEA, 8D, and first-principles physics.
- Flexibility to work off-hours and/or a CWW shift schedule as business needs require.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with AMAT/EBara CMP tools and endpoint systems.
- Experience with Ellipsometry, SEM, and AFM; defect reduction, fab integration, or structured DOE.
Pay
USD $106,000 - $145,000 base salary
Tools
CMP, SPC, FDC, JMP, Spotfire, AMAT/EBara, Ellipsometry, SEM
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