Senior Engineer/Engineer, Thin film CVD Process

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize production processes in a wafer fabrication environment. You will analyze SPC charts, monitor Cp/Cpk, and implement improvements to reduce OOC and improve yield across modules.

You will lead process and equipment qualification, collaborate with Equipment and Manufacturing teams, and ensure compliance with TS16949 standards while maintaining safety and high housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, microelectronics, chemical processes or related fields.
• Min 2 years of relevant work experience in Thin Film CVD processes.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and written skills.
• Strong leadership to guide junior engineers.
• Analytical thinking with good problem-solving ability.
• Proactive, accountable and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise production processes to meet objectives.
• Analyse SPC charts, monitor Cp/Cpk, and drive improvements.
• Lead process and equipment debugging with cross-functional teams.
• Setup and troubleshoot recipes across metrology tools.
• Drive CIP programs to improve window, cost, yield and productivity.
• Audit specifications and maintain TS16949 quality standards.

Skills

Team player

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Microelectronics / Chemical Process / Chemistry / Physics/ Material Science/Material Engineering

Tools

JMP

Klarity ACE

PROMIS (Si-View)

RMS

Job description

The key functions of Process Engineer is to:

• Applies engineering principles and techniques to optimise the production processes in a manufacturing environment to meet organization objectives
• Analyse and troubleshoots process engineering, manufacturing and /or maintenance issues and recommends engineering solutions, and develops work instructions for out of control processes
• Leads production and manufacturing systems improvement projects, and develops operation plans in accordance with organization objectives and other regulatory requirements.

Job Description:

• Analyze SPC chartt. Know all the PR rules and their significance. Do proper annotation to maintain quality troubleshooting rate for SPC OOC. Understand Cp and Cpk indices
• Monitor critical SPC charts daily. Perform process window study and provide improvement plan to reduce OOC and improve CPK
• Analyze split lot, DOE data, ET, sort yield using JMP, Klarity ACE.
• Create SPC charts, DCOP and modify SLDB using PROMIS (Si-View).
• Upload recipe, check recipe and ensure recipe content compliance using RMS.
• Follow up on SPSR, MRB, 8D, TECN, or spec update with ECN.
• Setup and troubleshoot in recipes/ job files in all metrology tools within the Module.
• Follow up on passdown to troubleshoot process issues. Establish CAS / procedures to be followed and work with other departments for resolution if required.
• Startup and qualify new process and new equipment within scheduled timeline. Work closely with the Equipment Engineer on new equipment acceptance. Know the concept of repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) run.
• Work on reducing process constraint so that Mfg can have more flexibility.
• Perform process matching between equipments to reduce variation and analysis / DOE to find factors for better tool matching.
• Participate in CIP programs to optimize process window, cost, yield, and productivity.
• Work as a team with both Equipment and Mfg Engineers to meet Module objectives. Work to meet the key indices of Uptime and OEE goals.
• Represent own Module to attend cross-functional task team to address yield improvement/ excursion issues. Follow up with cross-fab benchmarking activities to engage the best-in-campus practices across fabs.
• Self audit and update specifications/ documentation to meet TS16949 Quality Standard requirements.
• Follow good housekeeping and safety rules in office and FAB.
• Provide feedback/ training to AEs or Techs on their troubleshooting skills, understanding of processes, decision making, risk assessment.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical /Microelectronics / Chemical Process / Chemistry / Physics/ Material Science/Material Engineering
• Min 2 years of relevant work experience in Thin Film CVD Processs
• An excellent team player with good interpersonal, communication and written skills
• Strong leadership capabiity to lead and guide junior engineers
• Strong logical thinking capability and good analytical skill
• High level of integrity with strong leadership attributes to lead and coach a team
• Proactive and highly committed with good ownership and accountability
• Able to adapt in a fast pace environment and work under pressure