Hardware Qualification & Development Support Engineer (Thin Film)

Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor solutions is seeking an R&D Engineer. You will be responsible for tool build, testing, and troubleshooting processes, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction in a cleanroom environment. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have prior experience with semiconductor tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience with semiconductor tools (CVD, PVD) is essential.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform tool build, integration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Manage external customers and support tool issues at customer site.
• Ensure tool remains up for Process and other hardware qualifications.

Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Cleanroom Protocols

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wafer Fabrication Semiconductor Tools

Job description

Applied Materialsis the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor and display industries.

Applied’s focus on advancing semiconductor technology is transforming nearly every aspect of our lives. Semiconductors are the “brains” of modern electronics enabling advances in communications, computing, healthcare, transportation, clean energy, and countless other applications. Our R&D capabilities help achieve breakthroughs that Make Possible a Better Future.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tool build, integration, testing and troubleshooting

• Ensure tool remains up for Process and other hardware qualifications.

• Work with Clean Room Facilities group to specify facilities requirements.

• Understand facilities availability and needs of the tool and work with the facilities group to manage & troubleshoot any facilities related issues.

• High level technical knowledge in at least one R&D discipline (Optic, Electronic, Motion, SEM): (1) Support R&D module owner in “Off & On Tool” Module Integration, Calibration and Qualification (2) Qualify Module performance to spec (on & off tool) (3) Support R&D Development (C&F) activities,

• Qualification of non-system components (isolated from application)

• Define & execute Qualification plans; Define, execute and qualify calibration procedures (off and on tool).

• Performs all standard service activities through Tier I. Able to perform routine preventative maintenance within established timeframes. Completes quality repairs.

• Responds to customer tool issues by communicating with other engineers and participating in escalation conference calls.

• May participate in projects to reduce costs and increase uptime.

• Verifies operational quality of system equipment. Assists senior engineers as needed.

• Applies diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers.

• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems. Uses training and experience to identify some process, software or hardware related system problems.

• Strives to perform BKM’s. Uses knowledge management systems. Follows all IP guidelines

• Assumes responsibility for complete customer satisfaction within work area.

• Assists in planning, communicating, and coordinating support plans with customer management.

• Manage external customers and support tool issues at customer site

• Complies with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrates safety as a value.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

• Prior equipment experiences in Wafer Fabrication Semiconductor tools (CVD, PVD)

• Ability to work with deadlines and with all levels of stakeholders

• Ability to work in cleanroom work environment

Working Location

• Science Park II