Senior Engineer / Engineer - Photo Process (MEMS)

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

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) is seeking a Process Engineer to investigate OOC/OOS SPC events, optimize conditions, and collaborate with Equipment Engineers and Manufacturing teams to meet module objectives in a high-speed environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, defect analysis, and continuous improvement to boost yield, process capability, and equipment performance. Flexibility for rotating shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong knowledge of equipment troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-level investigation of OOC/OOS SPC events and determine disposition per procedures.
• Optimize process conditions to improve stability, yield and performance.
• Collaborate with Equipment Engineers and Manufacturing teams to meet objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, robustness and capability.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through process improvements and waste elimination.
• Ensure safety, discipline and housekeeping compliance; promote safety culture.
• Analyze defect types and failure modes; provide data-driven findings for root cause analysis.
• Monitor process trends and recommend corrective actions to minimize deviations and improve yield.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance process capability, equipment performance and quality.
• Drive timely resolution of process-related issues through cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Equipment troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Shift work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

• Perform first-level investigation of Out-of-Control (OOC) conditions, line excursions, and abnormal lot or tool situations arising from inline OOC or Out-of-Specification (OOS) SPC events. Make appropriate disposition and escalation decisions based on established procedures.
• Optimize process conditions to improve process stability, yield, and manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate closely with Equipment Engineers and Manufacturing teams to ensure key module objectives, performance targets, and operational goals are achieved.
• Evaluate and identify opportunities to improve process margins, robustness, and overall manufacturing capability.
• Lead and support cost reduction initiatives through process improvements, waste elimination, and operational efficiency enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, discipline, and housekeeping requirements, and promote a strong safety culture among all personnel.
• Analyze various defect types and failure modes, and provide clear problem statements, data-driven findings, and troubleshooting direction to equipment teams for effective root cause analysis and resolution.
• Monitor process performance trends and recommend corrective and preventive actions to minimize process deviations and improve yield.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing process capability, equipment performance, productivity, and quality.
• Drive timely resolution of process-related issues through effective cross-functional collaboration and data analysis.

Job Description

• Perform first-level investigation of Out-of-Control (OOC) conditions, line excursions, and abnormal lot or tool situations arising from inline OOC or Out-of-Specification (OOS) SPC events. Make appropriate disposition and escalation decisions based on established procedures.
• Optimize process conditions to improve process stability, yield, and manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate closely with Equipment Engineers and Manufacturing teams to ensure key module objectives, performance targets, and operational goals are achieved.
• Evaluate and identify opportunities to improve process margins, robustness, and overall manufacturing capability.
• Lead and support cost reduction initiatives through process improvements, waste elimination, and operational efficiency enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, discipline, and housekeeping requirements, and promote a strong safety culture among all personnel.
• Analyze various defect types and failure modes, and provide clear problem statements, data-driven findings, and troubleshooting direction to equipment teams for effective root cause analysis and resolution.
• Monitor process performance trends and recommend corrective and preventive actions to minimize process deviations and improve yield.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing process capability, equipment performance, productivity, and quality.
• Drive timely resolution of process-related issues through effective cross-functional collaboration and data analysis.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, process optimization, equipment qualification, and production support within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to execute equipment upgrades, hardware modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, process capability, and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive effective root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Flexible and willing to work on Normal Shift, Swing Shift, or 12-hour rotating shift schedules, as required by operational needs.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates a high level of ownership, accountability, and commitment to achieving departmental and organizational objectives.