Senior CMP Equipment Engineer - Reliability & Optimization

STMicro

Singapore

On-site

SGD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

STMicroelectronics in Singapore is seeking a CMP Staff Equipment Engineer to ensure CMP production equipment runs with peak uptime, stability and quality. You will lead troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, installation and qualification activities, collaborating with process, quality, facilities and supplier teams to drive continuous improvement and industrialization.

The role demands strong hands-on capability in cleanroom environments, experience with CMP tool ecosystems, and the ability

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in relevant STEM field.
Experience in CMP equipment engineering preferred; experience with AMAT Mirra, Ebara Flex, Momentum, HWATSING or similar CMP tools advantageous.
Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing principles, CMP fundamentals, and equipment maintenance practices.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Familiarity with CMP process flows and ability to adjust equipment parameters based on process requirements.
Capability to analyze wafer surface defects and material removal rate performance.
Proficiency with CMP equipment control interfaces and software; hands-on experience with robotic automation components and related maintenance.
Strong data analysis capability; experience with data analysis tools is a plus.
Strong hands-on ability and willingness to work in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor CMP equipment performance and analyze tool data to identify abnormalities, root causes, and corrective actions.
Lead equipment troubleshooting, fault isolation, and rapid response to tool issues to minimize downtime and maintain stable production.
Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance on CMP tools to ensure high stability and availability.
Support defect and excursion investigations, including escalation of critical issues and coordination of material review activities when required.
Collaborate with process, quality, production, facilities, and supplier teams to improve equipment performance, tool reliability, and line stability.
Support new equipment evaluation, installation, qualification, and industrialization activities to ensure smooth equipment setup and process deployment.
Coordinate with facilities engineering teams and suppliers during hook-up, installation, and commissioning activities.
Drive equipment performance optimization, including hardware capability upgrades and OEE improvement initiatives.
Set up, optimize, and maintain equipment monitoring systems, automation solutions, and defect-related databases or libraries.
Develop and maintain equipment SOPs, preventive maintenance procedures, operation standards, and fault resolution documentation.
Design and deliver training for manufacturing operators to improve line competency and equipment handling.
Manage spare parts and consumables inventory, including demand forecasting and stock planning to ensure availability within budget.
Ensure all equipment operations and maintenance activities comply with quality management systems, ISO standards, safety regulations, and cleanroom requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement, technology transfer, and industrialization activities to support operational excellence.
Support advanced monitoring and analytics initiatives, including data-driven problem solving and automation-based improvement projects.