Senior Equipment Engineer - Dry Strip (Etch)

STMICROELECTRONICS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics PTE LTD in Singapore seeks an Equipment Engineer to own and maintain critical semiconductor tools, drive uptime, and lead troubleshooting and upgrades. You will collaborate with process engineering, perform data analysis, and support qualifications and hardware changes.

This role emphasizes RCA, 8D, FMEA, and Lean initiatives, with responsibilities spanning PM planning, vendor coordination, and thorough CMMS documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years ofEquipment/Field Service experience in Semiconductor area.
• Familiar with Trymax, Axcelis, Gasonic or Mattson tools.
• Proactive and adaptable, with learning agility and independence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary owner for assigned tools and drive uptime targets.
• Plan, perform, and optimize preventive maintenance per OEM guidance.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for high-impact issues using structured methods.
• Coordinate vendor field service engineers during major interventions and upgrades.
• Work with process engineering to ensure equipment supports CD, uniformity, and defectivity.
• Document events, alarms, interventions, and changes in CMMS; train staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Learning agility

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Trymax

Axcelis

Gasonic

Mattson tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Ownership & Uptime

• Serve asprimary ownerfor assigned tools, such as Trymax, Axcelis, Mattson tools
• Maintain and continuously improveOEE,MTBF, andMTTRtargets.
• Develop and maintainequipment health monitoringandbaseline control(SPC, FDC, fault codes, alarms).
• Drive dailytool performance reviews, documenting issues, actions, and recovery plans.

2. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Plan, execute, and optimizepreventive maintenance (PM)activities according to OEM recommendations and fab strategies.
• Performcomplex troubleshootingon electrical, mechanical, vacuum, RF, gas delivery, and software subsystems.
• Leadroot cause analysis (RCA)for chronic and high‑impact issues using structured methods (8D, Fishbone, 5‑Why, etc.).
• Coordinate and supervisevendor field service engineers (FSEs)and/or contractors during major interventions, upgrades, and rebuilds.

3. Process / Equipment Interaction

• Work closely withprocess engineeringto ensure equipment performance supportsCD, profile, uniformity, selectivity, and defectivityrequirements.
• Analyze tool logs, SPC charts, metrology data, and wafer maps to correlate equipment conditions with yield and parametric performance.
• Supportprocess qualifications,chamber swaps,hardware changes, andrecipe releases.

4. Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction

• Identify and implementimprovement projectsto increase uptime, extend parts lifetime, and reduce operating cost.
• Optimizeconsumables usageandspare parts strategy(buffer stock, repair vs. replace, refurbishment plans).
• Participate in or leadCIP / Lean / Six Sigmaprojects for productivity and quality enhancement.
• Supportcapacity upgrades(chamber additions, throughput improvement, software enhancements).

5. Documentation, Procedure & Training

• Create and maintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs),maintenance procedures, andtroubleshooting guides
• Document allevents, alarms, interventions, and changesin the equipment history system (EHS/CMMS).
• Providetechnical training and coachingto equipment technicians, junior engineers, and shift personnel.
• Ensure compliance withchange managementprocess for hardware, software, and recipe modifications.

6. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all activities followEHS regulations, company safety rules, and cleanroom protocols.
• Conduct and supportrisk assessments, LOTO procedures, and safety audits for gas, chemical, RF, and high‑voltage systems.
• Support compliance withISO/Automotive/Quality Management Systemsas applicable.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of relevant Equipment / Field Service experience in Semiconductor area
• Familiar with Trymax, Axcelis, Gasonic or Mattson tools
• Proactive and adaptable, with strong learning agility and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a keen eye to details
• High degree of interpersonal skills and able to work with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, 8D methodologies.