Principal Equipment Engineer

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

Job summary

SSMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.) in Singapore is seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer to join the Photo, Equipment Eng. II department.

You will lead equipment performance improvements and work with vendors to resolve issues for daily production. The ideal candidate has a MSc or Bachelor in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics engineering, 3-5 years in semiconductor manufacturing, strong technical knowledge and leadership.

Qualifications

• MSc/Bachelor Degree in Mechanical / Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Sound engineering knowledge, semiconductor devices theory, electronics, control systems, and wafer fabrication processes.
• Leadership qualities: leading, motivating, and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve equipment performance indices to meet operations goals.
• Coordinate with vendors and other departments to troubleshoot equipment issues and drive improvement projects.
• Lead Continuous Improvement for cost, yield, productivity, uptime, and defense systems.
• Review line practices for continuous improvement and pre-emptive defense system implementations.
• Own tool-related metrics: cost, uptime, wafer scrap, parts management, rework, and memo reduction.
• Be on 24/7 standby for ad hoc tool issues and decision making.
• Chair discussions to resolve equipment issues to support daily production.
• Coordinate new equipment startup and relocation to support production plans.
• Update operating instructions and SOPs to document best practices.
• Provide training materials and certifications for new engineers and PM crew, maintaining team morale.
• Involve in Tech Transfer activities and collaborate with Process Counter Parts.
• Lead/participate in cross-functional activities for company projects.
• Lead Transform Platform and generate LSS, BKMs and trade secrets for value creation.
• Lead in machine part repair and R&M reduction for self-sufficiency.
• Ensure 6S housekeeping and adherence to cleanroom protocols.
• Establish channels with Mother FAB to transfer knowledge and benchmarking.
• Review RTM, SPC, alarms, Tableau, and EMAP daily and report updates in production meetings.

Education

MSc/Bachelor Degree in Mechanical / Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent

3-5 years of relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing

Sound engineering knowledge including wafer fabrication processes

Leadership qualities: leading, motivating, developing others

Job description

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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 Equipment Engineer to be part of our Photo, Equipment Eng. II Department diverse team of talent.

What you will be working on

• Sustain and improve equipment performance indices to meet operations goals
• Assume role of equipment co-ordinator who will work closely with vendors and other departments/sections in trouble-shooting equipment related issues and equipment improvement projects.
• 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, Rework and Equipment Down Memo Reduction, RTM/FDC OOC reduction
• 24/7 standby for ad hoc tool issues and decision making
• Chair discussions on troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues to support daily production
• Coordinate New Equipment Startup and Relocation to support Production Plan
• Update of OIs and SOPs to document best practices
• Provide training materials and certifications for new engineers and PM crew, while offering strong leadership to maintain team morale and control attrition rates.
• Involve with Tech Transfer activities and co-working 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
• Lead in machine Part repair and R&M reduction activities for self-sufficiency.
• Ensure good 6S housekeeping, safety practices, and adherence to cleanroom protocols in the working area
• Establish communication channel with Mother FAB to transfer BKM and perform benchmarking.
• Review RTM, SPC, Alarm 3, Tableau, and EMAP daily, and provide updates in production meetings on tool issues and wafer scrap

More about you

• MSc/Bachelor Degree in Mechanical / Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Sound engineering knowledge, which may include semiconductor devices theory, electronics, electrical/ pneumatic/ hydraulic control system, digital principle and wafer fabrication processes.
• Possess leadership qualities such as leading, motivating, and developing others.

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.