Senior Engineer / Engineer - Photo Process (MEMS)

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

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation is seeking an engineer to perform first-level investigation of Out-of-Control (OOC) conditions, line excursions, and Out-of-Specification (OOS) SPC events arising from inline OOC or OOS SPC events, making disposition decisions per established procedures.

You will optimize process conditions, collaborate with Equipment Engineers and Manufacturing teams to meet module objectives and performance targets, and analyze defect types to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, process optimization, equipment qualification, and production support in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to perform equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and capability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills; good with data-driven investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
• Willing to work Normal Shift, Swing Shift, or 12-hour rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-level investigation of OOC conditions, line excursions, and abnormal lot or tool situations arising from inline OOC or OOS SPC events; make disposition decisions per established procedures.
• Optimize process conditions to improve stability, yield, and manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate with Equipment Engineers and Manufacturing teams to ensure module objectives, performance targets, and operational goals are met.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve process margins, robustness, and overall manufacturing capability.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through process improvements, waste elimination, and operational efficiency enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, discipline, and housekeeping requirements and promote a strong safety culture.
• Analyze defect types and failure modes, providing data-driven findings and troubleshooting directions for root cause analysis.
• Monitor process performance trends and recommend corrective and preventive actions to minimize deviations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or 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 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.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.