Senior Equipment Engineer - Dry Strip (Etch)

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in Hong Kong seeks a proactive Equipment Engineer to own assigned semiconductor tools and drive uptime targets. You will lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and RCA while coordinating with fellow engineers and vendors.

Join a team that collaborates with process engineering to optimize yield, defectivity, and process integration. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, safety, and documentation, with opportunities to mentor technicians and drive cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of equipment/field service experience in semiconductors.
• Familiar with Trymax, Axcelis, Gasonic or Mattson tools.
• Proactive with strong learning agility and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned tools and monitor uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and performance.
• Plan, perform, and optimize preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and supervise field service engineers during interventions.
• Collaborate with process engineering to meet CD, profile, and defectivity targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction through CIP/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Create and maintain SOPs, procedures, and training; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

Trymax

Axcelis

Gasonic

Mattson

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Ownership & Uptime

• Serve asprimary ownerfor assigned tools, such as Trymax, Axcelis, Mattson tools
• Maintain and continuously improveOEE,MTBF, andMTTRtargets.
• Develop and maintainequipment health monitoringandbaseline control(SPC, FDC, fault codes, alarms).
• Drive dailytool performance reviews, documenting issues, actions, and recovery plans.

2. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Plan, execute, and optimizepreventive maintenance (PM)activities according to OEM recommendations and fab strategies.
• Performcomplex troubleshootingon electrical, mechanical, vacuum, RF, gas delivery, and software subsystems.
• Leadroot cause analysis (RCA)for chronic and high‑impact issues using structured methods (8D, Fishbone, 5‑Why, etc.).
• Coordinate and supervisevendor field service engineers (FSEs)and/or contractors during major interventions, upgrades, and rebuilds.

3. Process / Equipment Interaction

• Work closely withprocess engineeringto ensure equipment performance supportsCD, profile, uniformity, selectivity, and defectivityrequirements.
• Analyze tool logs, SPC charts, metrology data, and wafer maps to correlate equipment conditions with yield and parametric performance.
• Supportprocess qualifications,chamber swaps,hardware changes, andrecipe releases.

4. Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction

• Identify and implementimprovement projectsto increase uptime, extend parts lifetime, and reduce operating cost.
• Optimizeconsumables usageandspare parts strategy(buffer stock, repair vs. replace, refurbishment plans).
• Participate in or leadCIP / Lean / Six Sigmaprojects for productivity and quality enhancement.
• Supportcapacity upgrades(chamber additions, throughput improvement, software enhancements).

5. Documentation, Procedure & Training

• Create and maintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs),maintenance procedures, andtroubleshooting guides
• Document allevents, alarms, interventions, and changesin the equipment history system (EHS/CMMS).
• Providetechnical training and coachingto equipment technicians, junior engineers, and shift personnel.
• Ensure compliance withchange managementprocess for hardware, software, and recipe modifications.

6. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all activities followEHS regulations, company safety rules, and cleanroom protocols.
• Conduct and supportrisk assessments, LOTO procedures, and safety audits for gas, chemical, RF, and high‑voltage systems.
• Support compliance withISO/Automotive/Quality Management Systemsas applicable.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of relevant Equipment / Field Service experience in Semiconductor area
• Familiar with Trymax, Axcelis, Gasonic or Mattson tools
• Proactive and adaptable, with strong learning agility and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a keen eye to details
• High degree of interpersonal skills and able to work with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, 8D methodologies.