Data Analysis & Insight: Collect and interpret data from sensors and automated systems to identify trends and provide actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Process Mapping & Workflow Analysis: Lead the effort to audit and map existing operational workflows. Create detailed process maps to identify redundancies and high-value opportunities for AI and automation integration.
Operational Automation: Analyze daily internal workflows to identify candidates for automation. Design and deploy tools that reduce manual data entry and streamline document routing to increase overall productivity.
Collaborative AI Development: Design and deploy production-grade AI agents and "copilots" that work alongside engineers and technicians to streamline multi-step operational tasks. This includes leveraging LLM APIs and proprietary data (RAG) to augment human expertise with high-speed data processing and task orchestration.
System Integration & Orchestration: Connect AI agents seamlessly into the existing software stack. Utilize API integrations and function calling to allow AI tools to trigger actions directly within manufacturing systems.
Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain automation reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and detailed documentation for all system enhancement requests.
Skills and Qualifications
Here's What You'll Need
Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, or a related field.
Technical Skills
Manufacturing & Systems Skills
Manufacturing Metrics: Deep understanding of OEE, Utilization, Cycle Time, Throughput, Yield, DPML, SPC, and APC.
Industrial Engineering: Practical application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA.
Software Tools: Proficiency in IDEs such as VS Code and Jupyter Lab.
Data Analysis & Visualization
Visualization Tools: Proficient in data visualization tools such as Spotfire, Tableau, and/or Power BI to create operational dashboards and executive reports.
Analytical Techniques: Strong experience in data mining, statistical analysis, and the ability to translate raw system logs into actionable manufacturing insights.
Data Handling: Ability to manipulate large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies within the production line.
Software & Automation Skills
Core Programming: Proficient in Python with strong fundamentals in Git and structured code.
Advanced Automation: Experience with API integration, prompt engineering, and building agents capable of parsing structured JSON outputs to facilitate complex functions.
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.
This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.
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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