Senior Engineer/Engineer, Diffusion Furnace Equipment

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) in Singapore seeks a dedicated engineer to provide 24x7 support for furnace and RTP equipment. You will coach junior engineers, establish preventive maintenance plans, and liaise with vendors to keep equipment running at peak reliability.

The role requires a degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering and at least 3 years in diffusion furnace equipment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering
• Min 3 years of relevant work experience in Diffusion Furnace Equipment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and written skills
• High level of integrity with leadership attributes to lead and coach a team

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 support for Furnace / RTP Equipment Tools and issues
• Coach junior engineers in hardware troubleshooting for daily operations
• Establish Preventive Maintenance plans for implant equipment and optimize PM for quality, cost and productivity
• Liaise with vendors to resolve equipment issues and improve performance
• Set targets and projects to minimize wafer scrap and optimize equipment utilization

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Education

Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

SPC

DOE

FDC

ECMS

Job description

Objective

Provide 24x7 support for all Furnace / RTP Equipment Tools and Issues

Job Description

• Possess knowledge on SPC, DOE, FDC, ECMS and all the statistical analysis tools to help optimizing equipment robustness.
• Able to coach junior engineers in performing hardware trouble-shooting for daily operations
• Establish Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans for all implant equipment and optimize PM for quality, cost, and productivity.
• Liaise with vendors to resolve equipment issues and improve equipment performance
• Initiate meeting with both process and manufacturing Engineers to ensure work is carried out efficiently to meet module objectives and analyze low yield and WAT issues
• Establish stock levels of essential spare parts and consumables to support equipment maintenance based on forecasted manufacturing volume. Liaise with vendors to minimize / eliminate over-stock or under-stock
• Manage new equipment start-up to support production, from facilities hookup, vendor startup, to acceptance of equipment for production
• Develop continuous improvement and Implement equipment improvement projects to improve equipment efficiency, cost reduction and reliability of equipment
• Forecast financial budgets for equipment expenditures. Setup tracking system to monitor expenditures
• Set targets, goals, and projects for the section to minimize wafer scrap, equipment cost per wafer, optimize equipment capability and utilization to meet operational needs
• Provide feedback / training to AEs and TAs on their troubleshooting skills, equipment knowledge, decision making, risks assessment
• Follow up on SPSR, MRB, 8D, TECN, and ECN documentation for closure of issues / events. Provide guidance to Junior Engineers
• Self audit and update specifications to meet TS16949 Quality Standard requirements
• Set Expectation and carry out performance appraisal for Technician or AE as instructed by Section Manager. Help the AE or Engineer on their career path development
• Provide long term solutions to address daily issues. Resolve department hardware chronicle issues.
• Create and maintain implant operation SOP and PM OI
• Develop continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and cost of ownership, Able to plan implant cost budget

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering
• Min 3 years of relevant work experience in Diffusion Furnace Equipment
• An excellent team player with good interpersonal, communication and written skills
• Strong logical thinking capability and good analytical skill
• High level of integrity with strong leadership attributes to lead and coach a team
• Highly committed with good ownership and accountability
• Able to adapt in a fast pace environment and work under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office Applications