Field Applications Engineer

KLA-Tencor (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the semiconductor industry is looking for a qualified individual to support metrology efforts and coordinate technology transfer in Singapore. The candidate will analyze process data, develop training programs, and manage projects while collaborating with R&D teams. The ideal applicant should possess a relevant degree and strong problem-solving skills, with 3 years of semiconductor industry experience being preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of semiconductor industry experience.
• Good working knowledge of testing techniques such as spectroscopy, titration, and HPLC.
• Ability to work alone or with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process results and indicators to assess equipment performance.
• Develop collateral material for field resolution of metrology issues.
• Oversee assigned project schedules, ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

BS degree in chemistry / chemical engineering / material science

MSc or PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

• Support field efforts to resolve metrology issues:

  • Analyze process results and indicators to assess equipment performance and make recommendations on performance improvement

  • Crisis management with sound problem solving skills and project management skills

  • Coordinate with factory and field on technical requests and provide timely solution

• Coordinate transfer of technology from factory to field to ensure readiness and understanding of new metrology systems:

  • Develop collateral material used to support field resolution of metrology issues

  • Develop and deliver training programs

  • Work with field and factory on systems qualification

• Involved in new technology development and perform technology promotion to customers

• Work with R&D and Engineering team process characterization and equipment preparation

• Work with R&D and Engineering team on new product definition, risk assessment, package design, modeling and simulation

• Oversee assigned project schedules with internal and external team, ensure on-time delivery

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree required; MSc or PhD preferred in chemistry / chemical engineering / material science with 3 years of semiconductor industry experience

• Understands engineering principles and techniques related to area project activities.

• Working knowledge of major system components and their interactions.

• Possesses generalist knowledge of technical areas covered by the department.

• Good working knowledge of testing techniques such as spectroscopy, titration, and HPLC.

• Good working knowledge of various applications such as wet etch, damascene, and packaging.

• Ability to diagnose and resolve basic customer issues.

• Strong communication skills especially technical writing skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and learn quickly.

• Proficiency with personal computers and industry-standard software applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project etc.).

• Ability to work alone and/or with limited supervision.

• Expected 15% of international travel.