Facilities Chemical & Gas Engineer

SOITEC; Singapore; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated engineer to enhance production capacity and optimize material costs in a dynamic semiconductor environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring supply continuity and driving the qualification of new materials, all while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Ideal candidates will possess a B.Eng degree and have relevant experience in semiconductor processes, particularly in materials and chemical engineering. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in semiconductor processes.
• Preferred backgrounds in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to production capacity and product costing strategies.
• Analyze materials consumption trends for supply continuity.

Skills

Mathematics

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

B.Eng Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Introduce Soitec and context of the position

How does something you do not see improve your daily life? This is what our products do—they are in your smartphones, cars, and connected objects, making them more efficient and less energy-intensive. We are passionate about technological innovation and proud of the value we create for our customers. At Soitec, we are undergoing a transformation—cultural, managerial, and digital—and aim to foster an organization where freedom of action and accountability are central. If you want to make a difference or test new ideas, join us at Soitec!

What does the job consist?

The role involves contributing to Soitec’s production capacity and product costing strategies through effective materials (chemical & gases) planning, budget control, and new materials qualification plans. You will support fab engineering investigations and life safety system implementations & maintenance.

• Maintain Materials Requirement forecast model with IE, considering production loading forecasts, past materials usage, and lead times.
• Analyze monthly materials consumption trends to ensure supply continuity with minimal excess.
• Drive qualification of new and second-source materials for agility.
• Assess the impact of new tool types requirements.
• Maintain cost models based on chemical and gas usage.
• Set up and maintain Life Safety System (LSS).
• Serve as backup for the TGC operations engineer.

• Build technical knowledge of how chemical and gas parameters influence FAB processes.
• Support fab process investigations related to chemical or gas influence.
• Drive qualification of new and second-source materials for cost optimization.
• Manage new material qualification and PCN issuance from suppliers.
• Explore opportunities to prevent chemical & gas issues that could interrupt production.
• Undertake additional assignments/projects beyond routine tasks.

Requirements & qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

B.Eng Degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience. Candidates with backgrounds in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry are preferred.

Relevant Experience:

• Experience as Process/Modules Engineer in a semiconductor plant.
• Experience as Facilities Engineer for semiconductor process chemicals & gases.
• Experience as Supplier Quality Engineer for chemicals and/or gases is also considered.

Technical / Job Knowledge:

• Familiarity with semiconductor front-end process materials (chemicals and gases).
• Ability to generate relevant material requirement forecast reports related to production loading forecasts.
• Knowledge of basic factory cost structures, capex processes, and cost reduction methodologies.
• Experience in product qualification of new materials.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Personal Capabilities:

• Strong aptitude for mathematics and calculations; good number sense.
• Logical, systematic, with good attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a team, participate, and lead cross-functional projects.