Engineer, Analysis Engineering
MS-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $130k (11 that show pay).
Perform physical failure analysis on semiconductor wafers to find root causes and report to manufacturing teams and foundry customers.
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Why it is interesting. Direct customer-facing failure analysis on new process introduction at a major foundry fab.
Might not be for you. Failure-analysis service work with report turnaround pressure, not open-ended materials R&D.
Adjacent materials roleMaster's in Materials Science/Engineering; physical failure analysis, material characterization tools, thin film science, defect root cause analysis
H-1B filings
Samsung Austin Semiconductor filed 63 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Engineer II, Engineer I, Senior Engineer. Median filed pay: $96K a year.
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- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- MS
- Experience
- 0+ yrs
- Industry
- Semiconductor
- Role
- Quality / Testing
Role details
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
As an Engineer, Analysis Engineering, see roles and responsibilities below. Role and Responsibilities Conduct physical failure analysis (pFA) on various type of FA request, including low yield lots, baseline material, qualifications, and customer returned samples. Identify cause of failure by performing the adequate sample selection, identifying the optimal analysis techniques to ensure fast and accurate results for both internal and external customers. Support manufacturing and engineering teams with pFA results for new process introduction (NPI), product transfer activities with Integration and Process Engineering teams.
Also represent the Analysis Engineering department in foundry customer meetings by providing on time analysis results. Analyze electrical as well as imaging results finding root cause to problems and publishing them to team members and customers on time. Recommend analysis approach based on customer’s failure mode data as well as our own electrical isolation results. Generates and compiles high quality FA report to internal and external customers. Develop methods to improve team’s analysis capability and/or reduce job turnaround time.
(Multiple Openings) Skills and Qualifications Master’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or a related field and completion of an undergraduate-level course, research project, or internship involving the following: 1. Monitoring and debugging test failures; 2. Defect monitoring, characterization, and root cause analysis; 3. Semiconductor manufacturing/fabrication process; 4. Material Characterization Tools; 5. Lab/fab operation; 6. Semiconductor electrical performance; 7. Design of experiment/testing; 8. Semiconductor chemistry; 9. Process/yield improvement; 10. Thin Film Science; 11. Nanotechnology; and 12. Quality monitoring.
The current base salary range for this role is $110,598 to $130,598. 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. 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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