Equipment Engineer (Dry/Wet Etch)

United Microelectronics Corporation (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Microelectronics Corporation (Singapore Branch) invites engineers to join a frontline quality improvement team. You will monitor inline SPC/defect trends, engage with process engineers, and lead equipment-related efficiency improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, strong analytical skills, good communication, and willingness to work shifts in a semiconductor environment. You’ll gain exposure to global best practices in a cutting-edge manufacturing hub in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, Mechanical engineering, Physics, Automation or related field.
• Strong analytical thinking with good communication and time management.
• Willingness to commit to shift work; leadership or competition experience is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant semiconductor foundry experience.

Responsibilities

• Day to Day monitoring and ownership to timely address in-line SPC/defect/Equipment abnormality and lot handling
• Maintain Equipment capability for production and meet production demand
• Engage with Production line and Process Engineers to balance tool availability for production, troubleshooting and scheduled maintenance
• Engage in Equipment troubleshooting and production quality improvement.
• Evaluation of new equipment/materials and retrofits of Equipment for better efficiency / production quality

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Leadership/competition experience

Shift work willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Do you want to further develop your analytical mind to pinpoint core issue and earn the satisfaction of resolving it? Do you like working with fellow team members to improve your job routine and environment? Do you crave job security and yet be at the frontier of technology?

Join us at UMC (SG), a leading global semiconductor foundry company manufacturing microchips for use in the present and for the future. In course of your work, you will learn internationally acclaimed analytical skills and techniques to apply in your work and personal life. Have the chance to work with engineers from other fields and process to resolve and improve current procedures.Seize the opportunity to take part at senior level in Quality improvement competition host in Taiwan national level and earn accolades as an elite engineer with awards and certification. Be recognized as an engineer of high calibre in Singapore and internationally.

Responsibilities

1. Day to Day monitoring and ownership to timely address in-line SPC/defect/Equipment abnormality and lot handling
2. Maintain Equipment capability for production and meet production demand
3. Engage with Production line and Process Engineers to balance tool availability for production, troubleshooting and scheduled maintenance
4. Engage in Equipment troubleshooting and production quality improvement.
5. Evaluation of new equipment/materials and retrofits of Equipment for better efficiency / production quality

Qualifications

1. Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in engineering in Electronic Engineering , Electrical Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering ,Physics, Automation, Aerospace Engineering
2. Able to think critically with strong analytical skills
3. Possess good communication skills and time management skills
4. Prior leadership or competition experience in school activities will be an advantage
5. Must be willing to commit shift work
6. At least 2 years with relevant working experience in semiconductor industry foundry

Whether you’re looking for your first role or your next career move, UMC is where your future can take shape.

Step into your future with us.

About United Microelectronics Corporation

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is a leading global semiconductor foundry with over 40 years of innovation powering technologies across AI, automotive, consumer electronics, connectivity, and IoT. As one of the industry’s most established players, we enable breakthrough technologies through precision-engineered semiconductor manufacturing for customers across every major sector of the electronics world.

Headquartered in Taiwan, UMC has been present in Singapore since 2004 and continues to invest in local talent, technology, and advanced manufacturing. Our recent Fab expansion reflects our long-term commitment to building Singapore as a key hub for semiconductor innovation, and to creating stable, meaningful careers through innovation, teamwork, and progress.

Join a team that invests in your future from day one. With best-in-class training, hands-on experience and access to cutting-edge tools, UMC equips you to lead tomorrow’s tech landscape, right down to the nanometre.