Fab Equipment Engineer

U3 INFOTECH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U3 INFOTECH PTE. LTD. is seeking a dedicated Fab Equipment Engineer to maintain, repair, and improve high‑volume semiconductor production tools in a cleanroom environment. You will focus on uptime, performance, and cost improvements while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will perform PMs and repairs on MOCVD reactors, Lithography, E-Beam tools, Aligners, Coaters/Developers, PECVD, RIE, polishers, metrology and related fab tools, collaborating with Process Engineers to boost MTBF and yield.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years hands‑on experience as Equipment Engineer in a high-volume semiconductor frontend manufacturing environment or OEM field service tool support.
• Proven expertise in setting up, maintaining and troubleshooting the listed tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; experience using RCA tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical schematics (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, P&ID).
• Excellent communication, teamwork and documentation skills; must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and unscheduled repairs on semiconductor/fab equipment, focusing on listed tools.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair to minimize downtime and restore production quickly.
• Develop, refine, and document standardized maintenance procedures for all assigned equipment.
• Manage equipment spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors for repairs and technical support.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers to improve equipment stability and MTBF.
• Identify and resolve recurring equipment failures using root cause analysis methodologies (DMAIC, 8D).
• Implement equipment upgrades/modifications to enhance performance, throughput, and costs.
• Utilize SPC and data analysis tools to monitor equipment health and predict failures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MOCVD reactors

Lithography

E-Beam

Aligners

Coaters/Developers

PECVD

RIE

Polishers

Metrology

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for dedicated and technically proficient Fab Equipment Engineer responsible for maintaining, repairing, and continuously improving high-volume manufacturing equipment in our cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will ensure maximum equipment uptime, optimize equipment performance, and contribute to process yield and cost improvement goals.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance and Reliability

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and unscheduled repairs on various semiconductor/fab equipment, focusing on MOCVD reactors, Lithography, E-Beam, Aligners, Coaters/ Developers, PECVD, RIE, Polishers, Metrology and other fab support tools.
• Lead the troubleshooting and repair of complex equipment malfunctions to quickly restore tools to production-ready status and minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Develop, refine, and document standardized maintenance procedures for all assigned equipment.
• Manage equipment spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs and technical support.

Process Optimization and Improvement

• Collaborate closely with Process Engineers to improve equipment stability, process control, and MTBF.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve recurring equipment failures or defects using root cause analysis methodologies (DMAIC, 8D).
• Implement equipment upgrades and modifications to enhance performance, increase throughput, and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other data analysis tools to monitor equipment health and predict potential failures.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to strict cleanroom protocols, risk assessments, safety regulations, and environmental compliance standards.
• Participate in safety audits and adhere to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and other safety programs.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities, parts usage, and system changes in the ISS inventory tracker.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands‑on experience as an Equipment Engineer in a high-volume semiconductor frontend manufacturing environment or experience working as an OEM field service tool support for this type of environment.
• Proven expertise in setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting some of the specified tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience using RCA tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical schematics (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, P&ID).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills. Must be a team player.