Principal Engineer / Senior Engineer (Photo Equipment)

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation in Singapore is seeking a senior Equipment Maintenance Engineer to own and improve quality, uptime and cost indices. You will sustain KPIs, optimize preventive maintenance, and coordinate with process and manufacturing teams to meet module objectives.

You will mentor juniors and lead data-driven improvements using SPACE, JMP, and SPC tools. The role requires 5+ years in the semiconductor equipment field, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering field relevant to semiconductor equipment maintenance.
• 5+ years in photo equipment (Track) or equivalent in semiconductor industry.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficient with data tools (Excel, Power BI) and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain and improve Quality, Uptime and Cost indices.
• Sustain equipment KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with process and manufacturing Engineers for efficient work.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Coach and mentor subordinates and document actions for learning.
• Use SPACE, JMP and SPC tools for data analysis and FA/FEA inputs.
• Lead start-up of new equipment, from facilities hookup to acceptance.
• Drive scrap reduction and follow up on corrective actions and ECN.

Skills

Quality management

Uptime optimization

Cost control

PM procedures

Data analysis

SPC charts

Measurement tools

Leadership

MS Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Chemical / Mechanical / Microelectronics Engineering

Tools

SPACE

JMP

SiView PROMIS

Power BI

Excel VBA

Job description

Job Description:

• To own, maintain and improve the following indices: Quality, Uptime and Cost.
• Sustain equipment KPI and make continuous improvements to enhance the performance.
• Monitor and control equipment performance indices. Optimize PM procedures to make it more effective and efficient.
• Coordinate with both process and manufacturing Engineers to ensure work is carried out efficiently to meet module objectives.
• Manage the logistics for parts so as to prevent prolonged uptime losses in the case of equipment failure.
• Manage the expenditure allocated for equipment maintenance without compromising on quality output.
• Continuous improvement of equipment KPI in terms of quality, uptime and costs.
• Plan and implement an effective Preventive Maintenance program on equipment.
• Coach and Mentor subordinates to ensure that skill level and knowledge are up to date, and continuously give feedback on their work performance.
• Document Corrective Action and Best Known Methods, and Fan it out to all for maximum ROI and learning.
• Participate in CIP programs to optimize equipment utilization and cost of maintenance.
• Become the technical Expert for the respective machine specialization.
• Know how to use SPACE to monitor and analyze SPC charts. Know how to use JMP to analyze engineering experiments. Know how to use measurement instruments effectively in data collection.
• Understand FMEA and be able to generate FMEA analysis for new tool. Able to utilize it to identify tool weaknesses and derive the top 3 to 5 risk factors.
• Able to create PROMIS (SiView) DC OP and SPC charts.
• Coordinate new equipment start-up to support production, from facilities hookup, vendor startup, to acceptance of equipment for production.
• Wafer scrap reduction awareness and mindset.
• Follow up on SPSR, MRB, 8D, TECN, and ECN documentation for closure of issues / events. Provide guidance to Junior Engineers.
• Self audit and update specifications to meet TS16949 Quality Standard requirements.
• Se expectation and carry out performance appraisal for Technician or AE as instructed by Section Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Chemical / Mechanical /Microelctronics Engineering
• Min 5 years of relevant work experience in Photo Equipment (Track) in semiconductor industry
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong analytical skill and able to work under pressure in fast pace environment
• Proficient with MS Power Point, Excel, Excel VBA, Power BI