CMP Equipment Install Engineer

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

An Equipment Installation Engineer operates at the intersection of mechanical engineering, electrical work, and project management. They are responsible for taking a piece of machinery from a shipping crate to a fully operational state in a production environment.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Technical Proficiency in Schematics & Blueprints
  • Before a single bolt is turned, an installation engineer must be able to "read" the machine. This involves:
  • Mechanical Drawings: Understanding CAD drawings and assembly diagrams to ensure precise physical placement.
  • Electrical Schematics: Reading wiring diagrams to manage power distribution and signal routing.
  • P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams): For equipment involving fluids, gases, or vacuum systems, understanding the flow and control logic is critical.
• Electromechanical Troubleshooting
  • Installation rarely goes perfectly. The ability to diagnose why a machine isn't powering up or why a motor is vibrating is vital.
  • Electrical Testing: Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
  • Mechanical Alignment: Skill in using precision leveling tools, laser alignment, and torque wrenches to ensure the machine is stable and within tolerance.
  • PLC & Control Logic: Basic knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to verify that the software is communicating correctly with the hardware.
• Rigging and Material Handling
  • Equipment is often heavy, oversized, and fragile. An installation engineer must know how to move these assets safely.
  • Rigging Knowledge: Understanding load weights, center of gravity, and the proper use of hoists, cranes, and slings.
  • Safety Protocols: Mastery of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures to ensure the environment is safe for installation.
  • Facility Coordination: Planning the "path of travel" from the loading dock to the cleanroom or factory floor.
• Commissioning and Validation
  • Installing the machine is only half the job; proving it works is the other half.
  • SAT: Conducting Site Acceptance Tests to ensure the equipment meets the purchase specifications.
  • Calibration: Setting precise parameters and tolerances to ensure the equipment produces consistent results.
  • Performance Qualification: Running test cycles to verify the machine hits the required throughput or quality metrics.
• Project & Time Management
  • Installation engineers usually work against a strict deadline where every hour the machine isn't running costs the company money.
  • Critical Path Analysis: Knowing which tasks must happen first
  • Vendor Management: Coordinating with third-party contractors, electricians, and the equipment manufacturer’s own technicians.
  • Documentation: Maintaining detailed installation logs and "as-built" drawings for future maintenance.
• Adaptability and Field Problem-Solving
  • In the field, "the drawing says X, but the wall is Y." The ability to pivot is what separates a good engineer from a great one.
  • Improvisation: Finding safe, engineered workarounds when site conditions differ from the original plans.
  • Interdisciplinary Communication: Being able to speak "electrician," "operator," and "corporate executive" to ensure everyone is aligned on the installation progress.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's What You'll Need:

• Possess a foundational understanding of engineering principles.
• Minimum: A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.

Proficiency in Technical Documentation

• An engineer cannot perform the role if they cannot interpret the "instructions" for the machine.
• Minimum: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.

Hands-on Tool & Instrument Competency

• Minimum: Experience using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, laser levels) and diagnostic electrical tools (e.g., digital multimeters).

Safety Certifications and Compliance Knowledge

• Minimum: Certification or documented training in LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and OSHA (or equivalent regional) general industry safety standards.

Field Experience (Commissioning/Installation)

• Minimum: 1–3 years of experience in equipment commissioning, field service, or industrial maintenance.

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.

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.

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

* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here.

* Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.