Process Engineer (Semiconductor Equipment)

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies in Singapore is seeking a Process Engineer (Semiconductor Equipment) to design and implement machine processes that improve efficiency, reliability and product quality.

You will lead FAT/SAT, define specs, perform root-cause analysis with 8D/DMAIC, and collaborate with design and manufacturing to scale prototypes for production readiness. Onsite work ~20% travel to customer environments; SPC and Six Sigma are used to reduce variation and cut costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment design, process integration, and manufacturing principles.
• Experience with SPC, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing and customer teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, JMP, Minitab).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
• Conduct process corner studies to optimize parameters and keep machines within specs.
• Analyze machine performance data to identify trends and resolve process issues.
• Develop and validate process control strategies to ensure consistent equipment performance.
• Lead equipment qualification activities, including FAT and SAT.
• Define and document machine technical requirements, SOPs, and risk assessments (PFMEA).
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment/process issues using 8D and DMAIC.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure manufacturability and maintainability of new equipment.
• Scale prototypes for production readiness and support new product development.
• Train manufacturing and customer service on process standards and troubleshooting.
• Monitor throughput and implement process cycle time improvements.
• Evaluate new materials for compatibility with equipment and processes.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and customer support as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance such as JEDEC/EIA standards.
• Apply SPC and Six Sigma to reduce variation and improve process capability.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce operational costs.

Skills

Data analysis

SPC

Six Sigma

Lean

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

JMP

Minitab

Python

Excel macros

Job description

Process Engineer (Semiconductor Equipment)

About the job Process Engineer (Semiconductor Equipment)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine processes to improve machine efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
• Conduct process corner studies to optimize key parameters and ensure machines operate within defined specifications.
• Analyze machine performance data to identify trends, improve accuracy, and resolve process-related issues.
• Develop and validate process control strategies to maintain consistent equipment performance and meet customer specifications.
• Lead equipment qualification activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Define and document machine technical requirements, including detailed specifications, SOPs, and risk assessments (PFMEA).
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment and process issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions using methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and maintainability of new equipment.
• Support new product development by scaling prototypes for production readiness.
• Train manufacturing and customer service personnel on process standards, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Monitor and analyze equipment throughput by implementing improvement initiatives through process cycle time optimization.
• Evaluate new customer materials and components for compatibility with existing equipment and processes.
• Provide technical support for customer escalations, including in-house and on-site troubleshooting.
• Ensure machine compliance with regulatory requirements such as JDEC/EIA standards throughout product development and implementation.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce variation and improve machine process capability.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment performance and reduce operational costs.

Requirement

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related discipline.
• There is at least more than 3 years of experience in process or application engineering within semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as MS Excel, JMP, or Minitab and methodologies (SPC, Six Sigma, Lean) is required.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment design, process integration, and manufacturing principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
• Programming experience with MS Excel macros or Python is a plus.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher is highly desirable.
• Willingness to work onsite in customer environments approximately 20% of the time.