CMP Process Engineer

Siltronic Silicon Wafer Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Siltronic Silicon Wafer Pte Ltd is seeking an engineer to drive improvement projects in the CMP process. You will troubleshoot yield issues, ensure process steps meet quality and OEE targets, and collaborate with global technology teams to align processes and qualify new materials.

The role requires a strong background in CMP processing, data analysis, DOE and SPC, and the ability to work both independently and in teams. Applicants should have a relevant engineering degree and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Materials Science, MicroElectronics, or Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics). Master’s degree or Ph.D. is an advantage.
• More than 2-3 years’ experience in CMP process
• Knowledge of quality management systems, data analysis, DOE and SPC
• Proficient in statistical software like JMP, visual basic, database and queries will be an added advantage
• Able to work independently but also a team player

Responsibilities

• Executes improvement projects (cost, yield, capacity, capability, etc) for CMP process step under his / her responsibility.
• Responsible for meeting yield targets for CMP process. To troubleshoot and resolve problems affecting the CMP process.
• Ensure CMP process step under his / her responsibility is producing wafers with the quality, output that is specified (based on OEE).
• Authority to stop process step / equipment under his / her responsibility in accordance to procedures and guidelines defined.
• Work with Triad managers to implement improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Technology counterparts globally on CMP process alignment and qualification of new processes, suppliers and consumables if needed
• Supports training programs for process steps under his / her responsibility to staff.

Skills

Quality management

Data analysis

DOE

SPC

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering / Applied Science / Materials Science / Microelectronics / Physical Sciences

Master's or Ph.D. (advantage)

Tools

JMP

Visual Basic

Database queries

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Executes improvement projects (cost, yield, capacity, capability, etc) for CMP process step under his / her responsibility. Ensures work packages assigned are executed on schedule and meeting agreed targets.

• Responsible for meeting yield targets for CMP process. To troubleshoot and resolve problems affecting the CMP process.

• Ensure CMP process step under his / her responsibility is producing wafers with the quality, output that is specified (based on OEE). This includes responding appropriately, in good time to SPC, HO-SPC, QN’s triggers.

  • Authority to stop process step / equipment under his / her responsibility in accordance to procedures and guidelines defined.

  • Controlling and changing CMP process parameters / recipes in accordance to procedures and guidelines defined.

  • Changing control limits for process steps in accordance to procedures and guidelines defined.

  • Work with Triad managers to implement improvement projects.

  • Collaborate with Technology counterparts globally on CMP process alignment and qualification of new processes, suppliers and consumables if needed

• Updates himself / herself with recent developments and innovations in technology for silicon wafer processing.

• Apply problem solving methods (8D, Fishbone, DOE etc.) and risk analysis (like FMEA)

• Supports training programs for process steps under his / her responsibility to staff. May be required to co-supervisor trainee or industrial attachment students for projects.

• Participates in cross-functional teams for projects (e.g. KRA, committees).

• May be assigned as team member for customer account, responsible as Process Technology interface. Assist Application Technology team to ensure customer needs are coordinated and translated to manufacturing line, while balancing the manufacturing needs.

• Responsible to ensure relevant documentation under his / her charge is observed, updated and maintained.

  • Contributes to improving safety in production for his / her process step. This includes ensuring documents such as JHA’s are updated and relevant.

  • He / she shall summarize activities in monthly report and submits to Supervisor.

• Directly reports to the Section Head / Manager / Senior Manager / Director of Process Section.

Job Requirements:

• Preferably Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Materials Science, MicroElectronics, or Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics). Master’s degree or Ph.D. is an advantage.

• More than 2-3 years’ experience in CMP process

• Knowledge of quality management systems, data analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC)

• Proficient in statistical software like JMP, visual basic, database and queries will be an added advantage

• Able to work independently but also a team player.

• Good analytical and critical thinking.

• Systematic problem-solving ability.

• Good communication skills