Senior Engineer/ Engineer, Etch Equipment (Metal/Oxide)

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to own and optimize equipment indices, drive KPI improvements, and lead preventive maintenance initiatives in a fast-paced semiconductor setting.

You will collaborate with process and manufacturing engineers to meet module objectives, coach junior staff, and ensure compliance with TS16949 standards while optimizing costs and uptime.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics / Materials / Material Sciences Engineering.
• Proven teamwork and leadership with strong communication and analytical skills.
• High integrity and accountability in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain and improve indices: Quality, Uptime and Cost.
• Sustain equipment KPI and drive continuous improvements to enhance performance.
• Coordinate with process and manufacturing Engineers to meet module objectives.
• Plan Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs and optimize PM procedures.
• Coach and mentor subordinates and provide performance feedback.
• Document Corrective Action and Best Known Methods for ROI.
• Participate in CIP programs to optimize equipment utilization and maintenance cost.
• Coordinate new equipment start-up from facilities hookup to production acceptance.
• Become the technical expert for the respective machine specialization.
• Utilize SPACE to monitor SPC charts and JMP for engineering experiments.
• Self-audit and update specifications to TS16949 Quality Standard requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Integrity

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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 2 years of relevant work experience in Metal Etch, AMAT DPSM, ASHER, DSTI 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-paced environment and work under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office Applications