Equipment Engineer (Litho)

Advanced Micro Foundry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Singapore seeks a skilled professional for Equipment Engineering with a focus on photolithography and metrology. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and developing maintenance strategies to ensure optimal operation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant experience in semiconductor manufacturing environments. This role involves collaboration with process engineers to enhance equipment productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience in Photolithography or Metrology Equipment Engineering.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting CM and PM.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing and cleanroom operations.

Responsibilities

• Create maintenance checklists and procedures in compliance with standards.
• Respond to breakdowns and maintain equipment for 24/7 operation.
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to OEE improvement.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Material / Chemical Engineering or similar

Tools

Nikon scanners

KLA Archer OVL

TEL tracks

KLA defect scanner

Job description

Create Equipment PM checklists, CM checklists and all maintenance related procedures and compliance with CSR,

EHS, QM, ESD, 6S standard and cleanroom protocol

Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults and repair equipment for 24/7 operation support

Maintain optimum utilization of equipment and resources and constantly review methods of OEE management to

reduce tool downtime and increase equipment throughput with Safety, Quality and maintain good 6S

Liaise with equipment vendors and spare parts suppliers continuously to develop new methods to achieve low cost

maintenance system for cost reduction, weed out unwarranted expenses/ wastages, improve equipment performance

Set-up SPC for equipment critical parameters monitoring and control

Incorporate efficient methods of maintaining new equipment or plant and may be involved in the installation and

Write maintenance strategies to help with installation and commissioning guidelines

Ensure there is continuous cover of the machinery and equipment in case of breakdowns.

Drive the team of Technicians to participate in all continuous improvement projects related to OEE improvement

Plan & undertake scheduled maintenance & develop methods for predictive maintenance

Work on improvement projects with process engineers and across modules to assure continuous reliability of

production equipment and processes to achieve high equipment productivity, quality and low downtime.

Formulate with process engineering team on all equipment control procedures and troubleshoot on machine related

defects and quality issues and prevention systems

Participate in AMF IP and Know-How Reward Scheme projects

Performs other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the project progress and/or the specific goals of the

division.

Requirements

Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Material / Chemical or similar Engineering field or equivalent minimum 5 years working experience in the field of Photolithography or Metrology Equipment Engineering.

Hands‑on experience in photolithography or metrology equipment troubleshooting CM and PM, engineering methods for equipment controls and OEE improvement.

Practical knowledge and understanding of 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing and cleanroom operation environment

Strong knowledge and experience in engineering troubleshooting and parts repair in maintaining Litho or Metro tools are preferred, such as Nikon scanners, TEL tracks, Hitachi CDSEM, KLA Archer OVL, Electrical /Optical tester,Thermawave Optiprobe, Rudolph Firefly or KLA defect scanner, Stylus Profilometer, Microscope, Sorter, EVG/SVG litho tools

SPC/FDC/RTM/FMEA/8D/6S/Risk Assessment knowledge, preferably from wafer fab and, with expertise in equipment & basic photolithography process knowledge and with an eye for detail.

Strong project management skills, accountable and takes ownership, ability to multi‑task and prioritize and with sense of urgency

Strong data analysis, problem‑solving skill, and eager for learning different tools type to maintain and troubleshoot

Must be able to work on 8 hours Normal or swing shift (5 days week: either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday)