Equipment Vendor Management Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage OEM vendor performance and provide feedback regarding support, parts, and process improvements
• Create and maintain a report card system to track key supplier performance metrics and drive improvement plans
• Lead fab-wide equipment engineering improvement projects across cross-functional teams and business units
• Analyze equipment gap-to-goal data and drive initiatives to meet performance metrics
• Deliver staff and executive-level presentations, proposals, and status reports to drive continuous improvement
• Communicate and escalate critical business needs and technical support requirements to OEM Executive Leadership
• Utilize data analysis and lean methodology to reduce inefficiencies across multiple engineering teams
• Collaborate with equipment analytics teams to interpret data and implement novel solutions

Requirements

• B.S. in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering (other engineering or manufacturing degrees accepted)
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry
• Proven experience in vendor management
• Strong project management experience with a background in Lean methodology
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization (e.g., TIBCO Spotfire or similar software)
• Ability to manage multiple parallel projects in a dynamic environment with changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or Project Management Certification
• Experience working directly with major OEM vendors such as TEL, LAM, AMAT, or ASML
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment theory of operations and maintenance
• Programming experience in Python, SQL, or HTML
• Experience with full stack development and cloud computing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) plus regular and personal holidays
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Wellness incentives and performance-based bonuses

About the Company

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology. We are dedicated to innovating today to power the devices of tomorrow, driven by the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world.