PVD SPUTTERING ENGINEER/ ASSISTANT ENGINEER

The Talent People; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment partner in Singapore is looking for a process owner specializing in PVD tools and thermal processing. The successful candidate will lead process improvements, work with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, and guide technicians in process training. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 7-9 years of hands-on experience with PVD tools are essential for this role.

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 similar working experience in equipment maintenance.
• 7-9 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Process owner for PVD tool of Thermal Processing.
• Drive process improvement to improve wafer yields.
• Establish process controls and perform risk assessments.

Skills

Hands-on experience with PVD tools

Strong vacuum and plasma technical knowledge

Process improvement skills

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