Senior Engineer/Engineer - ThinFilm PVD Equipment

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

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation in Singapore is seeking a hands-on Equipment Maintenance Engineer to own, maintain and improve PVD-related indices such as quality, uptime and cost. You will sustain KPIs, optimize preventive maintenance, and coordinate with process and manufacturing engineers to meet module objectives.

You will mentor junior engineers, document corrective actions and best practices, and lead CIP initiatives to reduce downtime and costs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering
• Min 3 years of relevant work experience in Thinfilm PVD Equipment
• Excellent teamwork and communication
• Strong logical thinking and analytical skills
• High integrity with leadership to coach a team
• Able to adapt in fast-paced environment and work under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain and improve Quality, Uptime and Cost indices.
• Sustain equipment KPI and improve PVD performance.
• Coordinate with process and manufacturing engineers to meet module objectives.
• Manage logistics for parts and maintenance expenditures.
• Plan and implement Preventive Maintenance for PVD equipment.
• Mentor subordinates and provide performance feedback.
• Document FMEA and best practices and share learnings.
• Coordinate new equipment start-up for production support.
• Participate in CIP programs to optimize utilization and maintenance costs.
• Develop SPC charts and use SPACE/JMP for analysis.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Electronics/Mech/Mechatronics/Microelectronics)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

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

Sustain equipment KPI and make continuous improvements to enhance the PVD 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 PVD 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 PROMIS (SiView) 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.

Follow up on SPSR, MRB, 8D, TECN, and ECN documentation for closure of issues / events. Provide guidance to Junior Engineers.

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

Set Expectation and carry out performance appraisal for Technician or AE as instructed by Section Manager.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering
• Min 3 years of relevant work experience in Thinfilm PVD Equipment
• 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
• Proficient in MS Office Applications