Equipment Engineer (Etch)

SYSTEMS ON SILICON MANUFACTURING COMPANY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A semiconductor manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking an Equipment Engineer/Senior Engineer for their Etching Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for equipment maintenance and improving performance indices. Ideal applicants possess a degree in relevant engineering fields and have 2-5 years of wafer fab experience. The role requires teamwork and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years semiconductor wafer fab experience as an Equipment Engineer.
• Engineering knowledge, including semiconductor devices theory and wafer fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish systems for improving equipment performance indices.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Good Team Player

Good Analytical & Problem-Solving skills

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Microelectronics or equivalent

Tools

TEL Unity DRM/ME+ Platform

Dry Strippers/AMAT Centura

Job description

SSMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.), is a Joint Venture between NXP and TSMC. We offer flexible and cost effective semiconductor fabrication solutions by maintaining fully equipped SMIF cleanroom environment, 100% equipment automation and proven wafer-manufacturing processes.

We're looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.

We’re searching for an Equipment Engineer/ Senior Engineer to be paart of our Etching Department diverse team of talent. You will be responsible for equipment preventive maintenance and equipment performance indices.

What you will be working on:

• Establish systems/guidance in sustaining and improving all equipment performance indices to meet operations goals.
• Perform shift duties to support the running of Production in the Module and ensure equipment readiness and worthiness for production when requested.
• Perform scheduled equipment preventive maintenance (PM), calibration and troubleshoot equipment-related problems on a timely basis to minimize equipment downtime.
• Conduct installation and hook-up of new equipment.
• Perform task with zero error.
• Establish work procedures, corrective actions and preventions
• Oversee the preparation of consumables/preventive maintenance parts to ensure adequate provision.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs to improve productivity and output quality of the Module, and constantly monitor and feedback to the team to improve performance of equipment to meet Module objectives.
• Assist in implementing and managing process improvement projects.
• Ensure good housekeeping and safety practices in the Fab.
• Safe custody of tools, equipment and other properties belonging to the Module.
• Initiate, organize, develop and lead task-force for short term problem solving and long term continuous improvement.

More About You:

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Mechanical/ Microelectronics or equivalent
• 2-5 years semiconductor wafer fab experience as an Equipment Engineer
• Engineering knowledge, which may include semiconductor devices theory, electronics, electrical/ pneumatic/ hydraulic control system, digital principle, wafer fabrication processes, pump and vacuum system and electrical wiring system
• Familiar with TEL Unity DRM/ ME+ Platform and Dry Strippers/ AMAT Centura
• Good Team Player
• Good Analytical & Problem-Solving skills

SSMC is firmly committed to upholding equal employment opportunities for all individuals. We strictly adhere to the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), the Singapore Food Safety and Security Act 2025 (FSSA 2025), and the Singapore Code of Advertising Practice. All qualified applicants will receive non-discriminatory consideration for employment on the basis of merit and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.