Senior Engineer/Engineer, Etch Equipment (Metal)

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) is seeking a proactive Equipment Engineer to own and optimize critical maintenance indices for semiconductor tools. You will sustain KPIs, implement preventive maintenance and drive continuous improvement across the equipment fleet.

You will collaborate with process and manufacturing engineers, mentor subordinates, and apply SPC (SPACE) and JMP analyses to prevent downtime and improve tool performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics / Materials / Material Sciences Engineering.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in Metal Etch and AMAT DPSM Equipment in the semiconductor industry.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and written skills; excellent team player.
• High level of integrity with strong leadership attributes to lead and coach a team.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain and improve the Quality, Uptime and Cost indices.
• Sustain equipment KPI and implement continuous improvements to enhance performance.
• Plan and implement an effective Preventive Maintenance program on equipment.
• Coordinate with process and manufacturing Engineers to meet module objectives.
• Manage logistics for parts to prevent uptime losses during equipment failure.
• Document Corrective Action and Best Known Methods for ROI and learning.
• Participate in CIP programs to optimize equipment utilization and maintenance costs.
• Become the technical Expert for the machine specialization; monitor SPC charts with SPACE and analyze experiments with JMP.
• Coordinate new equipment start-up from facilities hookup to production acceptance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Team player

Education

Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics / Materials / Material Sciences Engineering

Tools

SPACE

JMP

CAMSTAR/PROMIS

Job description

To own, maintain and improve the following indices: Quality, Uptime and Cost.

Sustain equipment KPI and make continuous improvements to enhance the performance.

Monitor and control equipment performance indices. Optimize PM procedures to make it more effective and efficient.

Coordinate with both process and manufacturing Engineers to ensure work is carried out efficiently to meet module objectives.

Manage the logistics for parts so as to prevent prolonged uptime losses in the case of equipment failure.

Manage the expenditure allocated for equipment maintenance without compromising on quality output.

Continuous improvement of equipment KPI in terms of quality, uptime and costs.

Plan and implement an effective Preventive Maintenance program on equipment.

Coach and Mentor subordinates to ensure that skill level and knowledge are up to date, and continuously give feedback on their work performance.

Document Corrective Action and Best Known Methods, and Fan it out to all for maximum ROI and learning.

Participate in CIP programs to optimize equipment utilization and cost of maintenance.

Become the technical Expert for the respective machine specialization.

Know how to use SPACE to monitor and analyze SPC charts. Know how to use JMP to analyze engineering experiments. Know how to use measurement instruments effectively in data collection.

Understand FMEA and be able to generate FMEA analysis for new tool. Able to utilize it to identify tool weaknesses and derive the top 3 to 5 risk factors.

Able to create CAMSTAR/PROMIS (MES) DC OP and SPC charts.

Coordinate new equipment start-up to support production, from facilities hookup, vendor startup, to acceptance of equipment for production.

Wafer scrap reduction awareness and mindset.

Self-audit and update specifications to meet TS16949 Quality Standard requirements.

Job Requirement:

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics / Materials / Material Sciences Engineering
• Min 3 years of relevant work experience in Metal Etch, AMAT DPSM Equipment in the semiconductor industry
• 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