Manager, F10 Probe Eqpt

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a senior HBM Equipment Engineer to lead reliability, installation, and continuous improvement of HBM probe equipment.

You will drive ramp readiness, automation projects, yield improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, planning, and QA, while mentoring the equipment engineering team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience leading maintenance and continuous improvement in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Proficient in data analytics to derive equipment insights.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven project management across cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead HBM Equipment Operations & Reliability, including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Oversee HBM Ramp and Capacity enablement, coordinating with manufacturing and planning for ramp readiness.
• Provide technical leadership for HBM probers, testers, probes, interfaces, and infrastructure.
• Drive Smart Manufacturing, AI & Automation initiatives for predictive maintenance and health monitoring.
• Improve equipment quality and yield through characterization, defect reduction, and robust controls.
• Develop and mentor the HBM Equipment Engineering team; establish succession planning.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize tool performance and service.
• Ensure safety, sustainability, compliance, and adherence to company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

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.

7. Supplier & Stakeholder Management

   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.