PVD SPUTTERING ENGINEER/ ASSISTANT ENGINEER

THE TALENT PEOPLE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Process Owner specializing in PVD tools. The role involves driving process improvements for wafer yields and qualifying processes after tool modifications. Candidates must have hands-on experience with PVD tools and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, alongside 7-9 years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the Precision Engineering sector's growth in Singapore.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of relevant experience in the field.
• Experience in equipment maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements to enhance wafer yields.
• Coordinate with teams for investigations using 8D methodology.
• Establish process controls through FMEA risk assessments.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on experience on PVD tools

Strong vacuum and plasma knowledge

Process improvement

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Job description

The Talent People x JSIT-PE
The Talent People is proud to partner with JSIT-PE, a government initiative aimed at strengthening Singapore’s Precision Engineering sector by addressing manpower challenges and fostering industry growth.
By applying for our job opportunities, you’re joining a strategic effort to enhance Singapore’s Precision Engineering landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process owner for PVD (Sputtering or evaporation) tool of Thermal Processing (Furnace or Rapid Thermal Process or Full Wafer Bonding) tool
• Drive process improvement to improve wafer yields, increase tool throughput.
• Work with Yield, Defect and Quality teams to lead investigations for Yield, Defect, Quality Excursions using 8D methodology
• Lead projects to improve Yield, Defectivity and Quality qualify processes across similar tools in the same equipment fleet
• Establish process controls, review and perform risk assessments via FMEA
• Execute changes within Lumileds change management guidelines using DeQuMa
• Qualify process after tool modification on PVD (Sputter or Evaporator) or Thermal processing (Furnace or RTP) production equipment to improve machine efficiency and reliability.
• Work with Equipment Supplier to qualify process after tool retrofit
• Drive cost reduction to weed out unwarranted expenses/wastages and improve process performance.
• Work on projects to establish alternate supplier to reduce cost
• Establish sufficient essential materials (melts /targets) and consumables stock levels to support process sustaining.
• Lead and guide shift technicians on all hold lots disposition and OCAP. Provide effective process trainings to the technicians to build up their technical competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager. Duties will vary according to the project progress and/or the specific goals of the module

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience working on PVD (sputter/evaporation) or Thermal Annealing/Diffusion tools is required.
• Candidate with strong vacuum and plasma technical knowledge or has similar working experience in equipment maintenance is welcome to apply.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Electrical / Electronics / Chemical / Material Sciences / Mechanical)
• 7‑9 years of experience

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