Capacity Planning Engineer

at Samsung

Record last updated: 7/4/2026 7:11:38 AM

Current Days Open
79
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$70,480.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$179,090.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
123.5
First Seen
11/25/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$70,480.00 (Yearly)
7/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$179,090.00 (Yearly)
7/4/2026

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Full Job Description

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 SAS, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us! Position Summary This Engineering role identifies and resolves production constraints. A static primary focus for this role is to model where we have insufficient capacity to our monthly delivery/output plans and volume. They then work with Fab Engineering & Production leadership to resolve such production constraints. This specific position is planned to have a specific focus on Investment planning and investment strategy, driving investment strategies with Line Planning to ensure optimal investment allocation to maximize profit and utilization for the foreseeable future. A current primary focus for this role is to coordinate the 17nm Investment Ramp up, this entails determining which tools can be removed from the factory as well as how many investment tools should be purchased to support planned volume. A significant portion of this initiative is to manage capacity improvement projects to help resolve shortages or provide additional capacity on constraining processes. A key target for this team is to maximize and increase output capability for the Factory to exceed what we are invested for and increasing ROI and profit margins from our current baseline. Cost savings support and coordination has become a significant focal point for this role over the past 2+ years. Coordinating the soft idle dedication of processing tools, determining the optimal amount of tools needed to remain online to support our monthly volume delivery success and DPML targets. Role and Responsibilities Heres What Youll Be Responsible For: Perform regular analysis on factory bottlenecks for long term and short-term basis Find actions to close capacity gaps and drive those actions to completion Regularly perform line analysis and supply chain forecasting and be able to pinpoint bottleneck areas and take actions to help improve line movement and line balance Regularly perform bottleneck investigations utilizing existing productions plans, tool performance metrics, and existing capacity projects and create summaries of problem areas Coordinate with manufacturing and engineering groups to make output improvements using available scheduling systems as well as analyze data to show the benefit of any action taken Work with engineering teams to improve daily operations and optimize tool performance Perform equipment efficiency analysis and take action to make improvements Skills and Qualifications Here's what you'll need: B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and other related Engineering or Applied Mathematics Major will be considered 9+ years' experience in Capacity Planning, Data Analytics, Project Management, Production Strategy or Manufacturing Engineering Proficient in Factory Physics methodologies & supply chain management Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data modeling and forecasting techniques 5. Knowledgeable in Python, SQL, or other scripting languages for data analytics and automation is preferred The current base salary range for this role is between $70,480 - $179,090. 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 SAS, 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 SAS are full-time on-site. U.S. Export Control Compliance This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization. Trade Secrets Notice By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsungor encourage Samsung to useany 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 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. Job Alerts: If you would like to be notified of new opportunities when they are posted, please click here. You will be asked to create an account first if you do not already have one. Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the worlds leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).

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