Principal Equipment Engineer, Metal Etch KPI Leader

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) in Singapore seeks a Maintenance Engineer to own and continuously improve critical indices such as quality, uptime and cost for semiconductor equipment.

You will coordinate with process and manufacturing engineers to meet module objectives, manage parts logistics and implement preventive maintenance while documenting actions and mentoring staff for ongoing performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics / Materials / Material Sciences Engineering
• Min 5 years of relevant work experience in Metal Etch, AMAT, DPSM/DSTI, ASPEN Equipment in the semiconductor industry
• Excellent team player with good interpersonal, communication and written skills

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain and improve Quality, Uptime and Cost indices
• Sustain equipment KPI and make continuous improvements to enhance performance
• Monitor and control equipment performance indices and optimize PM procedures
• Coordinate with process and manufacturing engineers to meet module objectives
• Manage logistics for parts to prevent uptime losses during equipment failure
• Manage expenditure for equipment maintenance without compromising quality
• Improve equipment KPI in terms of quality, uptime and costs
• Plan and implement an effective Preventive Maintenance program
• Coach and mentor subordinates and provide feedback on performance
• Document Corrective Action and Best Known Methods for ROI and learning
• Participate in CIP programs to optimize equipment utilization and cost of maintenance
• Become the technical Expert for the machine specialization
• Use SPACE to monitor and analyze SPC charts; JMP for engineering experiments; use measurement instruments effectively
• Understand FMEA and generate FMEA analysis for new tools to identify risks
• Create CAMSTAR/PROMIS (MES) DC OP and SPC charts
• Coordinate new equipment start-up from facilities hookup to acceptance for production
• Wafer scrap reduction awareness and mindset
• Self-audit and update specifications to meet TS16949 Quality Standards

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Integrity

Ownership

Education

Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics / Materials / Material Sciences Engineering

Tools

SPACE

JMP

CAMSTAR

PROMIS

Job description

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) in Singapore seeks a Maintenance Engineer to own and continuously improve critical indices such as quality, uptime and cost for semiconductor equipment.

You will coordinate with process and manufacturing engineers to meet module objectives, manage parts logistics and implement preventive maintenance while documenting actions and mentoring staff for ongoing performance improvements.