Equipment Technologist/Senior Technician

SOITEC MICROELECTRONICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SOITEC MICROELECTRONICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ensuring high availability and operational efficiency.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, document activities, and adhere to SOPs, quality standards, safety requirements, and housekeeping practices. You will support equipment engineers on tool improvement initiatives, participate in CIP, equipment upgrades, process

Qualifications

• Diploma or NiTEC in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Microelectronics or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automation systems with strong analytical skills.
• Team player with strong communication and collaboration across stakeholders.
• Experience with metrology equipment for wafer inspection, thickness measurement, cleaning, sorting, packaging, and ICP-MS analysis; AMHS equipment such as stockers and OHT systems is advantageous.
• Preference for experience in maintenance of Implant, RTP, PLA or furnaces; polishing, wafer bonding, wet bench, single wafer cleaning is a plus.
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and safety precautions; willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot semiconductor manufacturing equipment to ensure high availability and efficiency.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance; document activities and follow SOPs and safety standards.
• Support equipment engineers in tool improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve cost efficiency.
• Participate in CIP, equipment upgrades, process improvements, and reliability projects.
• Adapt quickly, work independently when needed, and manage documentation in a fast-paced fab.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork & communication

Adaptability

Independent work

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Education

Diploma or NiTEC in ME/Elect/Electronic or Microelectronics

Tools

AMHS equipment (stockers & OHT)

ICP-MS analysis

Job description

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting semiconductor manufacturing equipment to ensure high equipment availability, reliability, and operational efficiency. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, maintain accurate records and documentation, and adhere to established standard operating procedures (SOP), quality standards, safety requirements, and housekeeping practices.

You will support equipment engineers in tool improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving performance, and enhancing cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with departmental guidelines and corporate policies. There will be opportunities to participate in continuous improvement projects (CIP), equipment upgrades, process improvements, and reliability enhancement projects.

You must possess a high degree of adaptability and initiative, with the ability to learn quickly and be capable of working independently with minimal guidance as the role may require periods of autonomous work, strong problem-solving skills and self-discipline

Requirements

• Possess a Diploma or Professional Certificate/NiTEC in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Microelectronics or equivalent.

• Possess knowledge in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation systems with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A good team player with strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to collaborate across lateral and vertical stakeholders.

• Experience with metrology equipment for wafer particle inspection, thickness measurement, cleaning, sorting, packaging, and ICP-MS analysis, as well as AMHS equipment such as stockers and Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT) systems, will be an advantage.

• Preference in any prior experience in maintenance of Implant, RTP (Rapid Thermal Processing), PLA (Plasma) or Horizontal or Vertical Furnaces

• Preference in any prior experience in polishing, wafer bonding, wet bench, single wafer cleaning.

• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements on work risks and safety precautions, including chemical hazards, working at heights, and maintaining a safe working environment.

• You are required to work 12-hour rotating shifts to provide operational support for production activities and ensure timely responses to equipment-related issues in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.