Senior Associate Engineer / Associate Engineer (Photo Process)

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) in Singapore seeks a Diploma-qualified engineer to support front-end photo process operations. You will mentor technicians, analyze SPC data, run tool trends, and participate in process trials and DOEs to optimize conditions.

The role requires a 12-hour rotating shift, strong analytical and teamwork skills, and a commitment to quality, safety, and cleanroom discipline. MS Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Chemistry/Microelectronics/Engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant working experience in Photo Process semiconductor front-end industry
• Willing to work in cleanroom environment.
• Able to perform 12-hour rotating shift
• An excellent team player with good interpersonal skill
• Strong logical thinking capability and good analytical skill
• Highly committed with good ownership and accountability
• Passion for the semiconductor / manufacturing industry
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office Applications

Responsibilities

• Mentor associate engineers and senior technicians.
• Analyze SPC data, tool trends. Perform first-level investigation for out-of-control situations, line excursions, and abnormal lot/tool judgment due to inline OOC/OOS SPC conditions and process deviations
• Perform lot processing, tool loading/unloading, and basic recipe selection
• Handle lot disposition and tool judgment effectively.
• Collaborate closely with equipment and manufacturing teams to meet key module objectives.
• Perform basic troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with safety, discipline, and housekeeping standards.
• Sustain wafer quality and manage all line activities.
• Analyze various defect types and provide clear problem descriptions to equipment teams for resolution.
• Assist engineers in process trials, DOEs, and qualifications
• Optimize process conditions to improve performance and stability.
• Document shift activities, issues and ensure robust handover between shifts and day engineering teams.

Job description

• Mentor associate engineers and senior technicians.
• Analyze SPC data, tool trends. Perform first-level investigation for out-of-control situations, line excursions, and abnormal lot/tool judgment due to inline OOC/OOS SPC conditions and process deviations
• Perform lot processing, tool loading/unloading, and basic recipe selection
• Handle lot disposition and tool judgment effectively.
• Collaborate closely with equipment and manufacturing teams to meet key module objectives.
• Perform basic troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with safety, discipline, and housekeeping standards.
• Sustain wafer quality and manage all line activities.
• Analyze various defect types and provide clear problem descriptions to equipment teams for resolution.
• Assist engineers in process trials, DOEs, and qualifications
• Optimize process conditions to improve performance and stability.
• Document shift activities, issues and ensure robust handover between shifts and day engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor associate engineers and senior technicians.
• Analyze SPC data, tool trends. Perform first-level investigation for out-of-control situations, line excursions, and abnormal lot/tool judgment due to inline OOC/OOS SPC conditions and process deviations
• Perform lot processing, tool loading/unloading, and basic recipe selection
• Handle lot disposition and tool judgment effectively.
• Collaborate closely with equipment and manufacturing teams to meet key module objectives.
• Perform basic troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with safety, discipline, and housekeeping standards.
• Sustain wafer quality and manage all line activities.
• Analyze various defect types and provide clear problem descriptions to equipment teams for resolution.
• Assist engineers in process trials, DOEs, and qualifications
• Optimize process conditions to improve performance and stability.
• Document shift activities, issues and ensure robust handover between shifts and day engineering teams.

Skill Level

• Solid understanding of lithography physics and process interactions
• Data-driven problem-solving capability
• Strong leadership and decision-making under production pressure

Job Requirement

• Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Chemistry/Microelectronics/Engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant working experience in Photo Process semiconductor front-end industry
• Willing to work in cleanroom environment.
• Able to perform 12-hour rotating shift
• An excellent team player with good interpersonal skill
• Strong logical thinking capability and good analytical skill
• Highly committed with good ownership and accountability
• Passion for the semiconductor / manufacturing industry
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office Applications