Principal Engineer (Integration Yield Defect)

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) seeks an experienced manufacturing supervisor to oversee 24/7 inline operations, guiding YDD Associate Engineers and wafer tech operators to ensure quality and throughput.

You will train engineers on recipes, drive defect analysis and yield improvements, and uphold SOP/CAS while assisting with internal/external audits. Proficiency in MS Excel/PowerBI and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Electrical / Electronics / Chemical / Microelectronics Engineering.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in high-volume electronics manufacturing or semiconductor sector.
• Experience in defect analysis and yield enhancement in wafer processes.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise YDD Associate Engineers and wafer tech operators to ensure smooth 24/7 inline shift operation.
• Train and certify DO Associate Engineers on recipe creation and defect source knowledge.
• Maintain and enhance internal SOP/CAS and participate in internal/external audits.
• Operate FIB/SEM/EDX for inline failure analysis.
• Operate and create recipes in Brightfield, Darkfield and other YDD tools.
• Maintain and clean Brightfield, Darkfield and other YDD tool recipes.
• Build and develop defect source library and tool defect fingerprinting.
• Track inline defect performance by layer/process tool and chamber weekly.
• Perform defect characterization by process tools and report findings.
• Drive continuous improvement activities on defects with modules/vendors/equipment teams.
• Collaborate with process engineers to troubleshoot inline defects and lead reduction efforts.
• Provide scan support in low yield investigations and coordinate with PI/YE/PE on yield enhancement strategies.
• Automate daily activities to speed up troubleshooting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Defect analysis

Yield improvement

Education

Masters or Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Chemical / Microelectronics Engineering

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Excel VBA

PowerBI

Job description

• Supervise YDD Associate Engineers and wafer tech operators to ensure smooth 24/7 inline shift operation
• Train and certify DO Associate Engineers on recipe creation and defect source knowledge
• Maintain and enhance internal SOP/CAS and involve in internal;/external audit
• Operate FIB/SEM/EDX for inline failure analysis
• Operate and create recipes in Brightfield, Darkfield and other YDD tools
• Maintain and housekeep Brightfield, Darkfield and recipes of other YDD tools
• Perform partition analysis on defect source and detailed reports on issues
• Build and develop defect source library and tool’s defect source fingerprinting
• Track inline defect performance by layer/process tool/chamber on weekly basis
• Perform defect characterization by process tools
• Continuous improvement activities on defect reductions with Modules / vendors / equipment team
• Liaise with process engineers in different modules to troubleshoot for inline defects and defect reduction activities
• Provide scan support in low yield investigation & co-work with PI/YE/PE on technology & device specific yield enhancement activities
• Automate daily activities to improve troubleshooting speed of team
• Responsible for wafer quality to conform to product requirements and have the authority to stop shipment and stop production to correct quality problems

Job Requirements:

• Masters or Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Chemical / Microelectronics Engineering.
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience in high volume manufacturing of electronics components in an MNC or semi-conductor industry preferred.
• Familiar and experience in defect analysis and yield enhancement in wafer process.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good leadership capability.
• Strong analytical skills and able to work under pressure in a fast pace environment.
• Proficient with MS Power Point, Excel, Excel VBA, PowerBI.