Lead Principal Engineer - Thin Film CVD Process & Yield

Vanguard International Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer to drive SPC analysis, process optimization, and tool performance across metrology modules.

The role requires 5+ years in Etch Process, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to coach junior engineers while ensuring recipe/content compliance and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree/equivalent in electrical/electronics/microelectronics/chemical processing/physics.
• 5+ years in Etch Process or related semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong communication and writing skills; team player with leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze SPC charts and Cp/Cpk indices; annotate for quality troubleshooting of SPC OOC.
• Analyze split lot, DOE data, ET, and sort yield using JMP, Klarity ACE.
• Create SPC charts, DCOP and modify SLDB using PROMIS (Si-View).
• Upload/verify recipes and ensure recipe content compliance using RMS.
• Follow up on SPSR, MRB, 8D, TECN or ECN updates; guide junior engineers.
• Setup and troubleshoot recipes/job files in metrology tools across module.
• Lead equipment acceptance, understand repeatability and reproducibility (R&R).
• Identify chronic process issues from data; establish improvement programs; drive resolution with cross-department teams.
• Coach engineers on tool use, troubleshooting, and process understanding; mentor on decision-making and risk assessment.
• Lead improvement projects and DOE studies to reduce variability; optimize process windows and tool matching.
• Collaborate with Equipment and Manufacturing teams to meet Module objectives; drive uptime and OEE.

Skills

SPC analysis

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics / Microelectronics / Chemical Process / Chemistry / Physics

Tools

JMP

Klarity ACE

PROMIS (Si-View)

RMS

Job description

Vanguard International Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer to drive SPC analysis, process optimization, and tool performance across metrology modules.

The role requires 5+ years in Etch Process, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to coach junior engineers while ensuring recipe/content compliance and cross-department collaboration.