Principal Engineer, CVD TM (50701843)

SSMC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SSMC in Singapore is seeking a Principal Engineer, CVD TM to join the Thin Film, CVD Equipment Eng. II team. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for CVD tool reliability, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals.

You will own equipment performance, drive cost and productivity initiatives, coordinate new equipment startups and relocations, support audits, and mentor engineers to build a high-performing Fab6 family.

Responsibilities

• Support CVD equipment engineering related activities to achieve operation targets and meet company objectives
• Lead and Drive Continuous Improvement for Cost, Yield, Productivity, Uptime and Defense Systems
• Constant review of line practices for continuous improvement and pre-emptive implementation of Defense systems to ensure no major events
• Tool Ownership and accountability for Cost, Uptime, Wafers scrap, Parts Management, Equipment Down Memo Reduction
• 24/7 standby for adhoc tool issues and decision making
• Daily updates in Production Meetings for Tool issues and Wafers Scrap
• Chair discussions on troubleshooting and resolving Equipment issues to support daily production
• Coordinate New Equipment Startup and Relocation to support Production Plan
• Participate in implementation of TSMC/NXP BKMs and generate SSMC BKMs
• Update of OIs and SOPs to document best practices
• Prepare and Handle Customer Audits and answerable for Fab 6s Activities
• Provide Training Material and certification for new Engineers and PM crew
• Provide Good Leadership to the Equipment team to keep Attrition rate within Control
• Involved with Tech Transfer activities and co-work with Process Counter Parts
• Lead/Participate in Cross Functional Activities to support company level projects
• Lead in Transform Platform and generate LSS, BKMs and Trade Secrets for value creation for the company

Job description

SSMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.) is a Joint Venture between NXP and TSMC. We offer flexible and cost-effective semiconductor fabrication solutions by maintaining fully equipped SMIF cleanroom environment, 100% equipment automation and proven wafer-manufacturing processes.

At SSMC, every career journey is unique and rewarding. We're looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.

We’re searching for a Principal Engineer, CVD TM (50701843) to be part of our Thin Film, CVD Equipment Eng. II Department diverse team of talent.

What you will be working on

• Support CVD equipment engineering related activities to achieve operation targets and meet company objectives
• Lead and Drive Continuous Improvement for Cost, Yield, Productivity, Uptime and Defense Systems
• Constant review of line practices for continuous improvement and pre-emptive implementation of Defense systems to ensure no major events
• Tool Ownership and accountability for Cost, Uptime, Wafers scrap, Parts Management, Equipment Down Memo Reduction
• 24/7 standby for adhoc tool issues and decision making
• Daily updates in Production Meetings for Tool issues and Wafers Scrap
• Chair discussions on troubleshooting and resolving Equipment issues to support daily production
• Coordinate New Equipment Startup and Relocation to support Production Plan
• Participate in implementation of TSMC/NXP BKMs and generate SSMC BKMs
• Update of OIs and SOPs to document best practices
• Prepare and Handle Customer Audits and answerable for Fab 6s Activities
• Provide Training Material and certification for new Engineers and PM crew
• Provide Good Leadership to the Equipment team to keep Attrition rate within Control
• Involved with Tech Transfer activities and co-work with Process Counter Parts
• Lead/Participate in Cross Functional Activities to support company level projects
• Lead in Transform Platform and generate LSS, BKMs and Trade Secrets for value creation for the company

More about you

• Support CVD equipment engineering related activities to achieve operation targets and meet company objectives
• Lead and Drive Continuous Improvement for Cost, Yield, Productivity, Uptime and Defense Systems
• Constant review of line practices for continuous improvement and pre-emptive implementation of Defense systems to ensure no major events
• Tool Ownership and accountability for Cost, Uptime, Wafers scrap, Parts Management, Equipment Down Memo Reduction
• 24/7 standby for adhoc tool issues and decision making
• Daily updates in Production Meetings for Tool issues and Wafers Scrap
• Chair discussions on troubleshooting and resolving Equipment issues to support daily production
• Coordinate New Equipment Startup and Relocation to support Production Plan
• Participate in implementation of TSMC/NXP BKMs and generate SSMC BKMs
• Update of OIs and SOPs to document best practices
• Prepare and Handle Customer Audits and answerable for Fab 6s Activities
• Provide Training Material and certification for new Engineers and PM crew
• Provide Good Leadership to the Equipment team to keep Attrition rate within Control
• Involved with Tech Transfer activities and co-work with Process Counter Parts
• Lead/Participate in Cross Functional Activities to support company level projects
• Lead in Transform Platform and generate LSS, BKMs and Trade Secrets for value creation for the company

SSMC is firmly committed to upholding equal employment opportunities for all individuals. We strictly adhere to the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), the Singapore Food Safety and Security Act 2025 (FSSA 2025), and the Singapore Code of Advertising Practice. All qualified applicants will receive non-discriminatory consideration for employment on the basis of merit and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.