Epitaxy Process Senior Engineer (Data/System)

ams OSRAM; Kulim; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM in Kulim seeks a senior data specialist to own the epitaxy data landscape and serve as the primary IT interface for epitaxy applications. You will lead complex analyses, generate KPIV/KPOV metrics, and drive continuous improvements in process control.

You will collaborate with production, process integration, and engineering teams to ensure KPI targets are achieved, while maintaining documentation and compliance with ISO 14001/IATF standards.

Qualifications

• PhD/Master/Bachelor required in related field.
• Experience in data science and data landscape integration preferred.
• Ability to lead/participate in projects and work in a team.
• Strong data analysis, IT landscape, wafer fabrication, epitaxy.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain data landscape for epitaxy operations and 1st/2nd level troubleshooting guides.
• Serve as primary technical interface to IT system owner for epitaxy applications and systems.
• Conduct complex data analysis to identify KPIV and KPOV monitoring metrics.
• Lead data-driven process improvements and support DOE within process window.
• Coordinate with production, process integration, and engineering teams to ensure KPI targets.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure ISO 14001 and IATF standards are met.
• Lead root-cause analysis using statistical tools and implement preventive actions.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming/Coding

Statistical tools

Root-cause analysis

Lean concepts

Communication

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Education

PhD in Physics/related field

Master in Physics/Engineering

Bachelor in Physics/Mathematics/CS/Materials

Tools

Minitab

JMP

PowerBI

Cornerstone

Job description

• Design, implement and maintain the complex data landscape for Epitaxy operations to ensure high data integrity and seamless system integration
• Serve as the primary technical interface to IT system owner for all Epitaxy-specific applications and systems. Develop and establish 1st-level troubleshooting guides to empower 24x7 shift operations. Acts as the 2nd/3rd level technical escalation point to resolve complex system-related issues
• Conduct complex data analysis to identify critical KPIV, derive new data parameters for KPOV monitoring and continuous process improvement. Provide analysis outcomes and support technical owners on solution setup.
• Responsible for the process of MOCVD thin film epitaxy growth, assures the operability and operational goals by sustaining and continuous improving the processes . Key KPIs include epitaxy layer performance, cost, yield, CpK, other process related KPI.
• Full responsibility of MOCVD thin film epitaxy growth process, inclusive of define DoE within process window, implement process control. Actively liaise with production, process integration and other functional team to ensure smooth operation and meeting process KPIs. Work closely with equipment team in perform troubleshooting of the epitaxy tool software and hardware part with application of in-situ measurement systems (Deflectometer/Real Temp).
• Ensure process meeting required quality & standard; maintain/ update process documentation, including work instructions, control plans, material specifications, FMEA, SPACE etc. in accordance to ISO 14001 and IATF standard.
• Lead problem solving or troubleshooting - able to perform data mining with statistical tools eg. Minitab, JMP and able to use various methodology tools alike IS/IS-NOT, WHY-WHY… etc; in root-cause investigation. Able to implement effective preventive & corrective action (poka-yoke, lean concept).
• Understanding of material characterization (PL, XRD, Defect density, 4-point probe, SIMS, SEM/TEM etc.) and the application for epitaxy process output. Makes necessary adjustments to the growth machine recipes to maintain growth parameters within the specified limits.
• Yield Monitoring and Improvement by performing and reporting failure analysis for all the process and equipment
• related defect using statistical tools, leading to process characterization and improved process stability, throughput, quality and yields.
• Drive SPC Cp/Cpk for module to meet the fab target and fulfilling IATF requirement. - supported by internal engineering team in technical data or facts

Requirements:

• PhD, Master, Bachelor Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Material Science or related Engineering field is preferred.
• Experience in data science, data landscape (CIM, Equipment Integration) and data analysis/reporting (JMP, Minitab, Cornerstone, PowerBII) will be added advantage.
• Able to work within a team and contribute as a key player, to participate or to lead a project.
• Strong in Data analysis, IT data landscape, Wafer Fabrication, III-V Epitaxy, Programming/coding, report automation.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia, with advanced communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of employees.