Staff/Senior Staff Engineer, Unit Process Engineering

Infineon; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Unit Process Engineering in Australia to lead Backend Scan-Pack and AOI platform performance. You will drive uptime, yield stability, and introduce new technologies in a high-volume environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers, manage preventive maintenance optimization and data analytics initiatives to advance Industry 4.0 and manufacturing excellence across MSP platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in Semiconductor Manufacturing.
• Hands-on with MSP/Scan-Pack platforms including KLA Tencor, handler, AOI, vision, pick-and-place, shuttle, packing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership including vendor management.
• Expertise in FMEA, Lean Six Sigma, 8D, APC/SPC.
• Proficient in data analytics and visualization tools (Minitab, JMP, Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with IATF 16949 and change management.

Responsibilities

• Own maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Scan & Pack equipment performance, availability, and stability.
• Drive PM optimization, spare parts readiness, MTBA/MTBF improvements, downtime reduction, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead Industry 4.0, factory automation, process improvement, and cross-functional cost reduction projects.
• Maintain Machine & Process FMEA, OJTI programs, OCAP troubleshooting guides, PM checklists, and support technician capability development.
• Lead investigations on customer returns, deviation management, crisis management, risk assessment, and mitigation activities.
• Enhance process stability, support production ramp-up, and drive defect reduction and yield improvement through data analytics and machine learning.
• Support qualification and release of new equipment and processes including equipment buy-off, process qualification, recipe setup, capability studies, and ramp support for MSP platforms.

Skills

MSP/Scan-Pack platforms

KLA Tencor systems

AOI/Vision systems

Pick-and-place equipment

Shuttle handling systems

FMEA

Lean Six Sigma

APC/SPC

Data analysis

Power BI

Tableau

Minitab

JMP

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Tableau

Power BI

IATF 16949

Job description

Are you an experienced semiconductor engineering professional passionate about equipment excellence, process optimization, and smart manufacturing? Join us as a Senior Staff Engineer, Unit Process Engineering, where you will play a critical role in driving the performance, reliability, and innovation of our Backend Scan-Pack and AOI manufacturing platforms. In this role, you will lead initiatives to optimize equipment uptime, improve yield and process stability, and support the introduction of new technologies in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to solve complex engineering challenges while driving Industry 4.0, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Be responsible for Semiconductor Backend Scan, Pack, AOI Equipment, and Unit Process Engineering operations.
• Own the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Scan & Pack equipment performance, availability, and stability.
• Drive Preventive Maintenance (PM) optimization, spare parts readiness, MTBA/MTBF improvements, downtime reduction, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Lead and actively participate in Industry 4.0, factory automation, process improvement, and cross‑functional cost reduction projects.
• Own and maintain Machine & Process FMEA, OJTI programs, OCAP troubleshooting guides, PM checklists, and support technician capability development.
• Lead investigations on customer returns, deviation management, crisis management, risk assessment, and mitigation activities.
• Enhance process stability, support production ramp‑up, and drive defect reduction and yield improvement through data analytics and machine learning.
• Support the qualification and release of new equipment and processes, including equipment buy‑off, process qualification, recipe setup, capability studies, and production ramp support for MSP platforms.

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry.
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with semiconductor MSP / Scan‑Pack platforms, including:
• KLA Tencor systems
• Handler systems
• AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) / Vision systems
• Pick‑and‑place equipment
• Shuttle handling systems
• Packing‑related equipment and materials
• Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities, strong communication skills, and proven leadership experience, including vendor and supplier management.
• Expertise in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Lean Six Sigma, 8D Problem Solving Methodology, and APC/SPC (Advanced Process Control / Statistical Process Control).
• Proficient in data analysis and data visualization tools, such as:
• Minitab
• JMP
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Experience with IATF 16949 Quality Management System requirements and change management processes.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement, equipment performance optimization, and manufacturing excellence initiatives in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

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