Section Head, Epitaxy

Siltronic AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Siltronic AG in Singapore seeks a senior leader for EPI and Thermal Processes. You will drive process stability, lead the EPI/Thermal Teams, and coordinate with global counterparts to align and qualify new processes and consumables.

The role emphasizes problem solving (8D/DOE/FMEA), data analysis, and ensuring safety and documentation compliance. Strong leadership and relevant technical background are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in engineering/physical sciences.
• Masters or PhD is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of EPI and/or Thermal Processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage EPI and Thermal Process Teams; plan resources to meet objectives.
• Decide actions to resolve issues/defects to ensure wafer quality, quantity, and cost.
• Administer staff-related matters and process documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Quality management systems

DOE

SPC

EPI knowledge

Thermal process knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering/Applied Science/Micro Electronics/Physical Sciences

Masters or PhD (advantage)

Tools

JMP

Visual Basic

Database queries

Job description

• Responsible for EPI and Thermal Processes i.e. Poly, RTA, LTO and drive for process stability and improvements with his / her team.
• Decides on appropriate actions required to resolve issues/defects relating to EPI and Thermal Processes under his/her supervision and responsibility to ensure quality, quantity and cost of wafers produced as required.
• Manage the EPI and Thermal Process Teams. Planning resources required for teams to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Responsible for administration of staff-related matters in addition to process jobscope.
• Approval and change of documents in accordance to internal signature regulations.
• Collaborate with Technology counterparts globally on process alignment and qualification of new processes, suppliers and consumables if needed
• Apply problem solving methods (8D, Fishbone, DOE etc.) and risk analysis (like FMEA)
• Supervises the administration of documentation for section under his / her responsibility. This includes manufacturing documents, training documents, SPC manuals, FMEAs, etc.
• Contributes to improving safety in production area / processes and environment goals as defined by SSG management. This includes ensuring documents such as JHA’s are updated and relevant.
• He / she shall summarize activities in monthly report and submit to supervisor.
• Directly reports to the Head of Department / Director / VP Technology.

Job Requirements:

• Preferably Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Materials Science, Micro Electronics, or Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics). Masters Degree or Ph.D. is an advantage.
• Strong EPI and/or Thermal Process knowledge. With preferably >8 years relevant working experience in EPI and/or Thermal Processes and minimum 2 years of lead experience.
• Ability to motivate, manage and develop team. Experience in team leadership is an advantage.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, data analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC)
• Proficient in statistical software like JMP, visual basic, database and queries will be an added advantage
• High sense of responsibility for her / his area. Able to work independently but also a team player.