Epitaxy Process Staff Engineer

ams OSRAM; Kulim; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A semiconductor company located in Kulim, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced individual for MOCVD thin film epitaxy growth management. The role involves ensuring operational goals are met through effective management of the epitaxy process, troubleshooting equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Physics or Chemical Engineering, along with experience in MOCVD and proficiency in statistical analysis tools. This position values diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities without regard to background.

Qualifications

• Experience in MOCVD thin film epitaxy growth process.
• Understanding of material characterization techniques.
• Ability to implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage MOCVD thin film epitaxy growth process to meet operational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency.
• Perform troubleshooting of equipment and processes.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and implement corrective actions.

Skills

MOCVD process management

Data analysis using statistical tools

Problem-solving

Cross-functional team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Physics, Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Surfscan

XRD

4-point probe

SIMS

SEM/TEM

Photoluminescence

Job description

• 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).
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity including new material qualification, procedure simplication; cross functional support with quality, hardware… etc. Able to work on local or global projects
• Set-up procedure, buy-off and qualification of new process / equipment together with equipment engineer
• 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 (surfscan, XRD, 4-point probe, SIMS, SEM/TEM, PL 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.
• Experience in MOCVD, experience in sapphire based epi growth project is preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor fab support, startup or manufacturing environment is added advantage. Roles in process engineering.
• Specialize in physic, chemical engineering or related technical study is preferred.
• Able to lead problem solving and working in team. Able to converse and support cross functional projects. Able to adapt in different working culture.
• Experience in semiconductor fab support is an advantage.
• Fluent in English is a MUST, able to speak German language is an added advantage

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.