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Position Summary
This role as an Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) Engineer is responsible for supporting semiconductor factory automation.The position is focused on hardware and management of new AMHS projects as well as upgrades / retrofits of existing AMHS equipment.
This position will own equipment installation through equipment qualification and identify opportunities for improvement in terms of safety, efficiency and cost. Additionally, this position also provide support for system operations and data analysis by using system/history logs to correct issues in a timely manner.
Role and Responsibilities
Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:
- Manage internal customers, vendors and contractors to complete assigned projects.
- Perform QA/QC of incoming equipment prior to acceptance.
- Coordinate parts shipping, receiving, storage, and staging.
- Oversee installation and validation of hardware and software upgrades.
- Communicate technical information (8D) to senior leadership inside and outside of department through presentations.
- Assist with preventative maintenance activities by providing awareness of system performance and reliability.
- Creates standard recovery procedures and troubleshooting documentation.
- Provide 24X7 support for installation projects (7 days within a month on-call support is required).
Skills and Qualifications
Here's what you'll need:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred Mechanical)
0 to 3 years of experience in Automation Engineering industry experience.
AutoCAD certification and/or working experience strongly preferred.
Examples of successful project management and/or certification.
Always looking for opportunities to simplify, automated tasks, and build new projects.
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to communicate technical details both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work across cross cultural settings and globally distributed projects.
Able to work in construction environment with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE: hard toe shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.) and wear clean room suit per the SAS Fab protocol.
Must be able to lift > 25 lbs.
The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $95,000. 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.
U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering
- 0 to 3 years of experience in the automation engineering industry
- AutoCAD certification and/or working experience
- Experience with successful project management and/or project management certification
- Ability to troubleshoot complex systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to communicate technical details verbally and in writing
- Ability to work across cross-cultural settings and globally distributed projects
- Ability to work in a construction environment wearing PPE and in a cleanroom suit
- Ability to lift more than 25 pounds
- Authorization or eligibility for government authorization to access information subject to U.S. export control laws
Samsung Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Samsung Electronics and has not been reviewed or approved by Samsung Electronics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of up to 14 weeks is offered in U.S. entities, alongside family‑building support, caregiver resources, and adoption assistance. Semiconductor sites note fully paid parental leave for eligible employees and targeted programs for pregnancy and infant care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO equivalent to about 20 days per year for full‑time U.S. employees, increasing with tenure, is paired with company holidays. Some entities also promote flexible time initiatives and paid volunteer time.
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Retirement Support — Semiconductor units publicly detail a 401(k) match with immediate vesting, and other U.S. entities highlight strong retirement support. Additional financial programs such as student‑loan repayment and charitable‑gift matching bolster long‑term savings.
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