PCS Scrubber Technician

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Position Summary

The PCS Scrubber Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of equipment that controls chemical and particle contamination within our semiconductor fabrication facility (Fab). This role blends engineering, process control, and quality assurance to keep cleanrooms within strict contamination limits while keeping downtime and operating costs low.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

Core Responsibilities

Operation & Optimization

• Monitor scrubber performance metrics such as flow, pressure, and particle counts.
• Lead Kaizen and poka-yoke activities to mitigate contamination trends.
• Draft, review, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Compile monthly KPI dashboards and validate SOP consistency.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Assist with development preventive-maintenance (PM) schedules for all scrubber components.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures using root-cause analysis (5-Why, Pareto, fishbone).
• Coordinate spare-part logistics and inventory for critical items.
• Maintain detailed PM logs and corrective-action records.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure scrubber operation meets site regulations and quality expectations.
• Keep audit-ready records that demonstrate traceability for inspections.
• Produce QA audit findings and corrective-action plans.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the technical liaison among fab engineers, maintenance staff, and suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional project teams for equipment upgrades or replacements.
• Document project charters, meeting minutes, and deliverables.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Build cost models for capital purchases, PM, and upgrade projects.
• Track spend and forecast future capital needs.
• Generate budget-variance reports and ROI analyses.

Key Competencies & Skills

Technical Proficiency

• Deep familiarity with semiconductor fab processes (etch, implant, etc.) and scrubber subsystems.
• Understanding of fluid dynamics, particle control, and plasma-related concepts.
• Ability to analyze equipment reliability data and identify improvement opportunities.

Problem-Solving

• Use structured root-cause tools such as 5-Why, Pareto charts, and fishbone diagrams.
• Apply data-driven approaches (ANOVA, DOE, Six Sigma) to troubleshoot and refine processes.

Project Management

• Manage PM schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Utilize Agile/Lean principles for fab-equipment projects.

Communication

• Write clear technical documents: specifications, SOPs, reports.
• Deliver concise presentations to management, shift leads, and vendors.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to OSHA, ISO, EPA, and in-house chemical-safety regulations.
• Maintain a safety-first mindset in all activities.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

Education

• A Bachelor's or technical degree (or equivalent) is preferred; Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience

• Proven experience in a semiconductor fab or clean-room environment, with a focus on equipment operation, maintenance, or design.
• Prior exposure to abatement or particle-control equipment is strongly preferred.

Certifications

• OSHA 30-hour Industrial Safety (recommended).
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt (optional but advantageous).

Technical Skills

• CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Data analysis using MATLAB, Python, or equivalent.
• Basic PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell) and LabVIEW familiarity.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical mindset.
• Self-motivated initiative.
• Collaborative teamwork and cross-functional communication.

The current base salary range for this role is between $20.50 - $55.00/hour. 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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