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Fall 2024 Career Fair Prospects

Austin, TX

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.

 

Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.

 

Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings.  Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.

 

In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.

 

With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship.  Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Job Summary/Overview: 

Samsung Austin Semiconductor (SAS) is looking for talented Semiconductor Engineers for both summer internship of 2025 and for full time CORP positions to join our industry-leading company in the Austin, Texas area!

The SAS Internship program aims to familiarize university students with possible full time- roles in the semiconductor industry, providing an in-depth understanding of the logic chip manufacturing process. In contrast,  SAS' CORP program is designed to assist  newly graduated professionals in transitioning seamlessly into their first official chapter of their semiconductor career!

 

Specific Job Duties:

Internship:

During your internship, expect to learn about Samsung culture, complete a department-specific project, and learn valuable insight from top executives. Our interns support a wide variety of departments across SAS both inside and outside the Fab. Each project has real business impact and measurements for success. Interns will have an advisor for the duration of their summer internship to provide ongoing support along with valuable career planning. You will receive a mid-term and final performance evaluation so you can set goals and chart your progress.

SAS Interns also participate in community service and engagement activities with local non-profit organizations. Community involvement is a key element of Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s culture and vision. We love seeing employees out in our local community sharing their time and talent with charities. Social and networking opportunities are also provided.

CORP:

As a CORP Engineer, you will: 

  • Transition: Participate in multi-week orientation aimed to smooth college-to-career transition
  • Learn: Receive robust technical training on semiconductor fabrication and manufacturing principles
  • Explore: Rotate through multiple engineering departments and get a front row seat into Samsung Austin Semiconductor
  • Network: Form professional and personal relationships with peers via social and volunteering events that can last a lifetime!
  • After training is complete, our engineers begin working in one of the following departments:                 
    • Fab Engineering
    • Infra Technology (Facilities)
    • Manufacturing and Yield
    • Production & Systems
    • Customer Quality
    • And more!

 

Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required:

Intern: 

  • Pursuing a BS or MS degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, Environmental, Safety, and Civil), Material Science, Computer Science, Construction Science, Physics, Chemistry, or Math
  • Cumulative GPA Minimum: 3.0
  • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Willing to relocate to central Texas (Austin area)
  • Available for full time hours over 11 weeks from May 2025 – August 2025

CORP: 

  • BS or MS degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, Environmental, Safety, and Civil), Material Science, Computer Science, Construction Science, Physics, Chemistry, or Math
  • Cumulative GPA Minimum: 3.0
  • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Willing to relocate to central Texas (Austin area)
  • Start Date Availability: Winter 2025 or Summer 2025

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools: List MOST important requirements first. Then, list soft skills desired (but not required), experience:

  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment with an all-hands-on-deck and positive attitude
  • Must demonstrate attention to detail, be a team player, multi-tasker, and creative thinker
  • Self-starter with a continuous improvement attitude
  • Problem-solver with a desire to independently seek out solutions

 

What shift is this position for? 1st shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm  

 

 

Benefits

Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k),  onsite cafeteria,  tuition assistance (after 1 year), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

U.S. Export Control

This position may require the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions.  If the position requires it, applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.

 

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* Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and  provide 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.

 

 

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