Principal CMP Equipment Engineer — Process Excellence

GLOBALFOUNDRIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries Singapore is seeking a senior CMP equipment engineer to own the performance, reliability, and capability of CMP tools in high-volume manufacturing. You will drive installation, qualification, production ramp, and CIP initiatives while partnering with Process and Manufacturing teams.

Lead RCA/8D problem solving, develop maintenance strategies, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with suppliers on upgrades to maximize yield and uptime.

Qualifications

• 7 years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience, preferably CMP.
• Strong expertise in CMP hardware, maintenance strategies and reliability.
• Experience in tool installation, qualification, production ramp, and supplier management.
• Knowledge of SPC, FDC and predictive maintenance.
• Experience leading RCA/8D and complex problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end CMP equipment performance, including uptime, reliability, availability, yield impact, and cost of ownership.
• Lead installation, qualification, and production ramp of new CMP equipment, technology nodes, and capacity expansion initiatives.
• Drive equipment capability improvement, reliability enhancement, and continuous improvement programs (CIP) to achieve manufacturing and business objectives.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex equipment issues and provide technical leadership during major excursions and high-impact manufacturing events.
• Conduct and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), corrective actions, and long-term preventive measures to eliminate recurring failures.
• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) strategies to maximize tool performance and operational efficiency.
• Leverage SPC, FDC, and predictive maintenance methodologies to proactively identify and mitigate equipment risks
• Partner closely with Process, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, and Supplier Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve overall fab performance.
• Drive equipment roadmap planning and work with suppliers on hardware upgrades, technology enhancements, and long-term reliability improvements.
• Establish and standardize equipment engineering best practices, documentation, and operating procedures.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and serve as the primary technical SME for CMP equipment systems
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Skills

CMP equipment knowledge

Maintenance strategies

Reliability engineering

Tool installation & ramp

Supplier management

SPC & FDC & predictive maintenance

RCA/8D problem solving

Communication & leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science

Job description

GlobalFoundries Singapore is seeking a senior CMP equipment engineer to own the performance, reliability, and capability of CMP tools in high-volume manufacturing. You will drive installation, qualification, production ramp, and CIP initiatives while partnering with Process and Manufacturing teams.

Lead RCA/8D problem solving, develop maintenance strategies, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with suppliers on upgrades to maximize yield and uptime.