Equipment Engineer, Metrology (JR13611)

STMICROELECTRONICS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics PTE LTD in Singapore seeks an Equipment Engineer to ensure optimal performance and reliability of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will support daily fab operations, handle troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to stabilize processes and product quality.

The role involves analyzing tool data, leading OOC reduction, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on tech transfer and industrialization initiatives, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Degree in a science or engineering field relevant to semiconductor fabrication.
• Fresh graduates welcome; 3+ years preferred.
• Good understanding of semiconductor fab processes and defectivity control.
• Familiarity with SPC, 8D, FMEA and data mining concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance and analyze data to identify abnormalities.
• Lead troubleshooting, excursions, and reduction of out-of-control events.
• Support defect and excursion investigations and MRAs when needed.
• Collaborate with process, quality, production, device and cross-functional teams.
• Support tech transfer and industrialization for setup and deployment.
• Set up and maintain equipment monitoring systems and defect databases.
• Participate in analytics initiatives using AI, CNN, deep learning, and data-driven solving.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Self-driven

Independent work

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Materials Science

Electrical/Electronics

Microelectronics

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Klarity Defects

AceXP

Spotfire

Job description

Job Summary

The Equipment Engineer is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and stability of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role supports daily fab operations, equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain process stability, product quality, and efficient industrialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance and analyze process and tool data to identify abnormalities, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Lead equipment troubleshooting, excursion response, and out-of-control (OOC) reduction activities.
• Support defect and excursion investigations, including escalation of critical issues and material review activities when required.
• Collaborate with process, quality, production, device, and cross-functional teams to improve equipment performance and line stability.
• Support technology transfer and industrialization activities to ensure smooth equipment setup and process deployment.
• Set up, optimize, and maintain equipment monitoring systems, automation solutions, and defect-related databases or libraries.
• Participate in advanced monitoring and analytics initiatives involving AI, CNN, deep learning, and data-driven problem solving.

Skills and Competencies

• Degree in Material Science, Electrical/Electronics, Microelectronics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Preferably 3 or more years of experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication; fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• Good understanding of semiconductor fab processes and equipment-related defectivity control.
• Familiarity with SPC concepts and problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, SPACE, and data mining.
• Experience with tools such as Klarity Defects, AceXP, Spotfire, or similar applications is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively