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FEOL TQR Engineer

Samsung Electronics America
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026
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.

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Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is looking for an experienced FEOL reliability engineer with strong technical expertise, who can drive all phases of reliability engineering for advanced CMOS technology nodes.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:
  • Identify, plan, and execute reliability evaluations for new technology development, technology qualification, process changes and abnormal events. Identify concerning items for product reliability and drive improvement actions with both local and overseas operations.
  • Manage solutions to integration problems working across several departments (Diffusion, Cleans, Metals, Integration, Device, Product Test, etc) to improve reliability.
  • Design, execute, and analyze designed experiments to improve semiconductor fabrication processes.
  • Utilize lessons learned to improve reliability margin; define new process integration for new technology nodes.
  • Utilize statistical tools and reliability models to extract lifetime from time to fail data.
  • Represent Samsung technology leadership by authoring papers for symposiums & journals and leadership roles at external conferences.
  • Navigate both the industrial and academic landscape in order to be a knowledge center of device integration and technology development for reliability.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:
  • MS, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics
  • 5 years of experience with semiconductor device/product reliability
  • Hands-on experience of FEOL reliability mechanisms (BTI, HCI, TDDB, etc.)
  • Demonstrated understanding of device physics for FEOL reliability
  • Detailed understanding of reliability-design guidelines in semiconductor technology design rules.
  • Clear understanding of reliability statistics.
  • Knowledge of SiO2/Poly-Si and High-k/metal gate integration schemes for Planar/FinFET technology.
  • Advanced project management skills.

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $120,000. 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.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are 5 days onsite.

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 caf(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.

Trade Secrets Notice
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung-or encourage Samsung to use-any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

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Salary : $76,000 - $120,000

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