Applications Engineer (R5171)

ONTO INNOVATION SOUTHEAST ASIA PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in semiconductor solutions based in Singapore seeks an experienced engineer to provide metrology solutions for complex measurements. Responsibilities include engaging stakeholders, driving product qualification, and offering technical support during installations. The ideal candidate has a Master/BEng in relevant fields, at least 2 years in a Semiconductor Fab, and excellent troubleshooting skills. This position requires about 50% travel, offering a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Semiconductor Fab.
• Proficient in statistics and data analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot to root cause and test solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical engagements with stakeholders for product qualification.
• Lead weekly customer meetings for recipe development.
• Initiate applications and provide insights for efficient solutions.
• Communicate with service teams for installations and troubleshooting.

Skills

Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes

Strong interpersonal communication

Statistical data analysis

Troubleshooting skills

Application development

Education

Master/BEng in Physics/Electrical & Electronics/Chemical/Materials Engineering

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

This position is based in Singapore. Some travel should be expected. You will work closely with process engineers in Semiconductor Fabs to provide Metrology solutions for complex multi-layer Thin Film measurements, Optical Critical Dimension measurements and Overlay measurements for sub-100nm features. Duties will include applications development, product demonstration and characterization of cutting edge measurement technologies, making technology/product presentations and technical training for customers. You will also be responsible for high level Applications support of complex measurement systems used to manufacture Semiconductor devices / integrated circuits. Lead and undertake complete ownership of product system activities. Ability to lead and drive projects to completion.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all new key technical engagements/collaboration with stakeholders to qualify new products and recipes setup. (ex. The Engineer should be able to work with internal stakeholders to ensure the new product quality before releasing to customer. In an HVM setting, the Engineer should be able to perform troubleshooting and resolve issues independently and effectively to help customer maintain a healthy production line)

• Able to drive weekly meetings with customers and internal stakeholders concerning recipe development and deployment statuses

• Work with customers to initiate new applications and provide insights on DOE creation to speed up recipe generation and improve time to solution and provide technical recommendations to the customer.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the device/process technology s/he is working on and identify the current and future metrology needs of this given device type.

• Understand the major process modules and corresponding metrology needs in state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing.

• Effectively communicate and drive continued use case, adoption and deployment of Atlas/OCD solutions, work on driving requirements back to the HQ and product teams to expand footprint and adoption of platforms at customer sites

• Work with Algorithm and S/W teams and improve products performance. (ex. The Engineer should be able to follow the software development process to ensure that the new features are focused on solving technical challenges in the field.)

• Troubleshoot system issues based on statistical data analysis

• Communicate and collaborate with service team for installations and HW issues troubleshooting.

• Accountable for all assigned SAC and recipe related issues and resolution.

• Able to write/audit procedures and BKMs.

• Able to make effective technical presentations internally as well as to customers.

Qualifications

• Master/BEng in Physics/Electrical & Electronics/Chemical/Materials Engineering

• 2+ years experience in a Semiconductor Fab

• Experience with statistics/data analysis/fitting concept software

• Ability to systemically troubleshoot problems to root cause and identify and thoroughly test solutions

• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to travel around 50% of the time

• Result driven and work under pressure