MANAGER, F10 PROBE EQPT

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Singapore seeks a senior HBM Equipment Engineering leader to oversee installation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of HBM probe equipment, ensuring world‑class performance and availability.

You will drive AI‑enabled predictive maintenance, lead cross‑functional programs with Manufacturing, Process, Quality and Central Engineering, and mentor a high‑performing team to support current and future HBM expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in equipment maintenance and continuous improvement within a semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience with strong team-building and mentoring capabilities.
• Proficiency in data analytics to derive insights on equipment performance is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and presentation skills to work effectively across teams.
• Proven project management skills and experience managing cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of HBM Probe equipment installation, maintenance, applications, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure world-class equipment performance through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Develop maintenance standards, SOPs, spare‑part strategies, and equipment lifecycle management plans.
• Lead rapid containment and resolution of critical equipment excursions affecting HBM production.
• Establish technical ownership for HBM probers, testers, probe cards, interfaces, and supporting infrastructure.
• Drive complex root cause investigations using structured methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, and statistical analysis.
• Lead benchmark studies, tool‑to‑tool matching, equipment optimization, and best practice deployment.
• Develop next‑generation HBM Probe equipment strategy and technology roadmap in partnership with global stakeholders.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Data analytics

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Job description

1. HBM Equipment Operations & Reliability

Lead all aspects of HBM Probe equipment installation, maintenance, applications, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Ensure world-class equipment performance through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

Drive improvements in equipment availability, utilization, OEE, and overall manufacturing effectiveness.

Develop maintenance standards, SOPs, spare‑part strategies, and equipment lifecycle management plans.

Lead rapid containment and resolution of critical equipment excursions affecting HBM production.

2. HBM Ramp and Capacity Enablement

Ensure equipment readiness to support HBM technology qualifications, pilot builds, and HVM ramp.

Collaborate with manufacturing and planning teams to support capacity expansion and loading requirements.

Lead equipment installation, qualification, acceptance, and deployment for new HBM technology nodes.

Manage equipment constraint reduction activities to meet cycle time and output targets.

Drive factory readiness plans supporting future HBM expansion.

3. Technical Leadership & Equipment Engineering

Establish technical ownership for HBM probers, testers, probe cards, interfaces, and supporting infrastructure.

Drive complex root cause investigations using structured methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, and statistical analysis.

Lead benchmark studies, tool‑to‑tool matching, equipment optimization, and best practice deployment.

Develop next‑generation HBM Probe equipment strategy and technology roadmap in partnership with global stakeholders.

Evaluate and qualify new technologies to improve productivity, cost, quality, and operational flexibility.

4. Smart Manufacturing, AI & Automation

Drive deployment and applying AI‑enabled predictive maintenance and equipment health monitoring solutions.

Leverage AI and machine learning, advanced analytics, and visualization tools to improve equipment reliability and decision making.

Lead automation projects that enhance troubleshooting, maintenance execution, and technician productivity.

Partner with SMAI and AI transformation to implement intelligent manufacturing capabilities.

5. Equipment Quality & Yield Improvement

Support yield improvement initiatives through equipment characterization, defect reduction, and process robustness improvements.

Lead equipment‑related investigations impacting HBM quality, reliability, and customer requirements.

Drive continuous improvement projects targeting defectivity reduction and process capability enhancement.

Ensure robust equipment controls to support product quality and material integrity.

6. Organization & Talent Development

Build and develop a high‑performing HBM Equipment Engineering organization.

Coach engineers and technologists through structured technical and leadership development plans.

Establish succession planning and critical skill development for future HBM expansion.

Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Partner with equipment suppliers to improve tool performance, service support, and roadmap alignment.

Work closely with Manufacturing, Process, Product, Procurement, Quality, and Central Engineering teams.

Lead supplier escalations, technical reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.

Drive cross‑functional execution to achieve HBM business objectives.

8. Safety, Sustainability & Compliance

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS safety requirements.

Drive risk assessments and mitigation plans for all equipment‑related activities.

Support sustainability initiatives through energy optimization, waste reduction, and equipment efficiency improvements.

Ensure compliance with company standards, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in equipment maintenance and continuous improvement within a semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience with strong team‑building and mentoring capabilities.
• Proficiency in data analytics to derive insights on equipment performance is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and presentation skills to work effectively across teams.
• Proven project management skills and experience managing cross‑functional initiatives.