From Commute to Clock-Out, Meet Three New Employees at Samsung Display! Commute / Work / Lunch / Meeting / Wrap-Up Mobile Display Module Equipment Development Team DongJae Kim Analytical Engineering Team Jiyeon Won Finance Group Seonjeong Jeon Every day starts somewhere. This is where tomorrow begins!
Mobile Display Module Equipment Development Team Dong Jae Kim From cleanroom to gym A full day, from work to workout! #NewEngineer #CleanroomLife #AfterWorkFitness AM 06:20 Early start, shuttle to work 6:20 a.m. shuttle from home A little more time on flexible-start days AM 07:30 Breakfast, then go Grab breakfast from the cafeteria Fuel up for the day #Takeout (포스트잇) Tuesday = Team Meeting Day Share progress. Discuss key issues. AM 08:00~12:00 Check the setup! Review the daily status of the lamination equipment setup Check key issues Design, down to the details! Review equipment drawings Track design progress #EquipmentDrawings (포스트잇) Because equipment design relies on 2D and 3D drawings, proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and Creo is essential. Through in-house training, I’ve built my skills from the basics to advanced techniques, helping me quickly adapt to my role!
PM 12:00~13:00 Coffee break, then back at it Lunch with fellow new hires + a coffee catch-up Sometimes, a quick power nap, too PM 13:00~16:00 Afternoon: on the setup floor Check the equipment assembly on-site Work with other teams on any fixes (포스트잇) The Best Part of the Job? Seeing equipment I designed come to life —and become part of real production “What I built is helping make the final product.” PM 16:00~17:00 Wrapping up evaluations and preparing for tomorrow Share results and setup updates Plan for the day ahead (포스트잇) As equipment setup nears completion and shipment and final inspection approach, delivery schedule issues, such as timelines for installation at production sites, can sometimes require overnight work! PM 19:00~ Making the most of my time after work Grab dinner with fellow new hires Or hit the on-site fitness center for a 90-minute workout #OnsiteFitnessCenter I’m consistently studying English after work with the goal of achieving an OPIc AL rating! (포스트잇) Making the Most of Employee Benefits Language test support + discounts at the employee mall!
Analytical Engineering Team Jiyeon Won Find the cause. Move the process forward. A day of digging into panel defects through data! #LabLife #DataAnalysis #WeeklyReport AM 08:10 Start the day at the dorm 8:10 a.m. shuttle from the dorm #AreumTownDormitory AM 08:30 Breakfast to go! Grab breakfast and coffee from the cafeteria and start the day at the office #OnsiteCafeteria #Takeout AM 08:40 Emails first. Then test results. Check messages, today’s schedule, and yesterday’s test results AM 09:00~10:00 Collaborating with the development team on analysis Before starting an analysis, I discuss the sample background, objectives, and key properties to be examined with other teams, then determine whether the requested analysis is feasible! AM 10:00~12:00 Turn test results into insights Analyze yesterday’s OLED organic material composition data and put the findings into a report (포스트잇) Weekly Reports, at a Glance! Share the progress and key issues for each analytical instrument during the group and team weekly report
PM 12:00~13:00 Post-lunch walk Grab lunch with teammates, then take a quick walk around campus #OnsiteCafeteria PM 13:00~15:00 Analyze samples using specialized equipment Prep the samples and run tests to characterize their properties. Wrap up the remaining data (포스트잇) The Key to Analysis? Find the Cause. Prep samples safely in a lab coat, cleanroom shoes, and a respirator The most rewarding part? Finding the root cause Bring the analysis results together and uncover what’s behind the defect! PM 15:00~16:00 Attending new materials seminars! Since my role involves quantitative analysis of organic materials used in OLEDs, I make sure to attend seminars on new materials whenever they are offered! PM 16:00~17:00 Review the results. Prep for tomorrow. Check the analysis results, prepare the reagents, and plan for the next day PM 18:00~ Making time for myself after work! I unwind with yoga at the on-site fitness center once or twice a week or grab dinner with fellow new hires to wrap up the day. I also keep improving my English through 20-minute phone lessons! (포스트잇) Favorite Employee Benefits? The shuttle bus and dorm fitness center are my go-tos!
Finance Group Seonjeong Jeon Learning something new every day. Growing every day! #ExcelLife #SDRFoodie #NeedToWorkOutAfterWork AM 08:00 7:30 a.m. shuttle. Let’s go! I catch the 7:30 a.m. company shuttle from home and arrive at work! Then, I grab a simple breakfast to go from the company cafeteria. AM 08:30 Start the day with email! First, check if there are any tax issues that need attention AM 09:00~12:00 Catch up on the latest tax news Review recent tax issues and their potential impact, then share the key updates with the team Making sure every detail is right Check tax codes and tax rates line by line for accurate tax reporting (포스트잇) Monthly Check-in! Report and pay the taxes withheld in the previous month
PM 12:00~13:00 Lunch break, time to refresh Grab lunch at the cafeteria, then take a walk or hit the gym Or head out for lunch. Sometimes, it’s nice to grab a bite with fellow new hires! PM 13:00~14:30 Conducting tax reviews with an accounting firm! For tasks that require professional tax expertise, such as tax adjustments, I work closely with an accounting firm to complete tax filings PM 14:30~18:00 Staying on top of tax matters! Review contracts and invoices for tax issues related to foreign currency payments Handle a range of tax-related questions along the way! (포스트잇) Boosting My Skills Through Company-Sponsored Training! The company provides accounting and tax courses led by professional accounting firms, helping me build the knowledge I need for my role. Early on, I learned the fundamentals of taxation, giving me a solid foundation for my work! PM 19:00~ Growing after work with Excel and tax law study! I spend my evenings improving my Excel skills and studying tax laws and relevant tax rulings whenever I have time