Principal Equipment Engineer

Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (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 lead the Photo, Equipment Eng. II department.

You will champion equipment performance, coordinate with vendors, and drive continuous improvement to boost uptime and productivity. The ideal candidate holds MSc or Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, 3–5 years in semiconductor manufacturing, and demonstrates leadership to mentor teams and advance process

Qualifications

• MSc or Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of relevant semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Sound engineering knowledge across semiconductor devices, electronics, and wafer fabrication processes.
• Demonstrated leadership to guide and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve equipment performance indices to meet operations goals.
• Coordinate with vendors and other departments to troubleshoot and implement equipment improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement for cost, yield, productivity, uptime, and defense systems.
• Review line practices and pre-emptively implement defense systems to prevent major events.
• Own costs, uptime, scrap, parts management, rework, and down-memo reduction for equipment.
• Provide training materials and certifications for new engineers and crew, maintaining team morale.
• Lead in cross-functional activities and tech transfer with process counterparts.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

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

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 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
• 24/8 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.