NPI Engineer

Ultra Clean Technology; Tewantin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to join our team in Australia. The role focuses on managing ongoing NPI activities, collaborating with R&D and Sales, and leading key process developments, qualifications, and coating technologies for semiconductor processes.

You will design, install and commission new production units, drive improvements across sites, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver customer success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Materials or Mechanical Engineering or related semiconductor field.
• 6+ years in high-technology manufacturing, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and cross-site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and qualification across sites for new capabilities and yield improvements.
• Drive conversions of small-scale processes to large-scale operations across sites.
• Apply mass, momentum, and heat transfer principles to design and optimization.
• Define NPI requirements and startup needs, including equipment and supporting systems.
• Provide technical guidance to global peers and interface with Sales on roadmaps.
• Design, install and commission new production units and troubleshoot existing processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support Operations and Sales with engineering solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Wet chemistry

Semiconductor processing

Coating technologies

CAD

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's in chemical, Materials or Mechanical Eng, Metallurgy, Chemistry or Physics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Semiconductor equipment knowledge

Job description

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence.This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented NPI Engineer to join us in Tainan!

Job Summary:

The NPI engineer will be responsible for managing/overseeing ongoing NPx activities, working with R&D & Sales team, leading Key process developments, qualifications, semiconductor processes, parts cleaning, new equipment and coatings. Leads development and implementation of resolutions/solutions to key customer concerns to maintain and increase business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leader in strategic process development and qualification across multiple sites for new capabilities and yield improvement for UCT and its customers.
• Supporting the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations across multiple sites for UCT’s strategic problems.
• Applying the principles of mass, momentum, and heat transfer to process and equipment design, including conceptual, scheme, and detailed design
• Defines process requirements for NPI and new line startups including equipment needs and necessary supporting systems for customer success.
• Serves as technical lead for global peers by giving technical guidance and resources for strategic and complex technical problems.
• Works closely with Sales to interface with the customer in support of new and existing business activities by developing customer ready technical roadmaps and leading projects to complete them.
• Designing, installing and commissioning new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.
• Managing the cost and time constraints of projects and tasks.
• Ensuring that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations.
• Advises Operations Site managers and Sales to deploy Engineering solutions including technical problem solving, work instruction issues, and other Engineering activities as needed.

Other Duties

• Participates in projects as assigned to improve systems, operations & cross-functional collaboration.
• Assessing processes for their relevance and assessing the adequacy of engineering equipment.
• Drives process control systems (PCS) and SPC matching efforts for key customers and helping to identify and eliminate gaps between sites.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Superior leadership and interpersonal communication skills; familiarity with wet chemistry processing, semiconductor tool consumables, semiconductor technology, critical cleaning technology, semiconductor processing, coating technologies, and CAD implementation.

High level troubleshooting skills coupled with hands‑on approach to solving problems. Familiarity with "Six Sigma", "Lean Manufacturing" concepts and other process improvement methods and approaches. Effective verbal & written communication skills as well as satisfactory interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the organization. Comfortable to discuss and present technical data to executive team and customers.

Able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Demonstrable understanding of production, engineering & quality initiatives and with safety & quality practices. Proficiency in the use Excel, PowerPoint and other systems/software to perform job duties satisfactorily.

Able to complete assignments in a timely manner while adhering to deadlines and with sense of urgency.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in chemical, Materials or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Physics or relevant semiconductor related degree.
• Master’s or higher degree, or equivalent post‑graduate education in above subjects preferred.
• A combination of demonstrated skills and experience may be considered in lieu of A higher degree.

Work Experience Requirements:

• 6+ years related experience in high-technology manufacturing, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry.