Senior Photo Equipment Engineer – XT Lithography

Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Co Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SSMC in Singapore is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer to join the Photo Equipment department. You will work on sustaining and improving ASML XT platform performance and provide first-line technical support to production.

The role requires hands-on experience with ASML PAS/XT systems, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, and 1–3 years in semiconductor manufacturing. Senior position for >3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ASML PAS/XT lithography systems.
• Strong expertise in ASML XT lithography platforms, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering.
• 1–3 years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment working with ASML XT platforms.
• Candidates with more than 3 years of relevant experience will be considered for a Senior Engineer position.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve ASML XT platform performance to meet operational goals.
• Provide first-line technical support to production with rotating/swing shift duties.
• Carry out preventive maintenance activities effectively.
• Perform Level 1 troubleshooting, including basic equipment recovery.
• Perform Level 2 troubleshooting, including replacement of critical components.
• Manage and optimize spare parts inventory to minimize costs and downtime.
• Mentor, train, and develop Senior Assistant Engineers and junior team members.
• Document preventive maintenance, recovery procedures, and best-known methods.
• Monitor and review machine performance.
• Plan preventive maintenance schedules and forecast spare parts/consumables usage.
• Improve machine capacity, efficiency, and ergonomics.
• Ensure timely calibration of measuring instruments in accordance with specifications.
• Maintain ISO compliance and related requirements.
• Support machine part repair and R&M cost-reduction initiatives.
• 6S housekeeping and safety practices within the fab.
• Collaborate with the Mother FAB to share best-known methods and benchmarking practices.
• Participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT) during emergency situations.
• Contribute to Transform programs (10K Ideas, LSS, and BKM) to improve equipment utilization and reduce maintenance costs.
• Support new equipment start-up activities, from facility hook-up and vendor start-up through production acceptance.
• Review and follow up on Daily Rework, RTM, FDC, SPC, Alarm 3, and EMAP activities.

Skills

ASML XT lithography

XT platform expertise

Semiconductor experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering

Job description

SSMC in Singapore is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer to join the Photo Equipment department. You will work on sustaining and improving ASML XT platform performance and provide first-line technical support to production.

The role requires hands-on experience with ASML PAS/XT systems, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, and 1–3 years in semiconductor manufacturing. Senior position for >3 years of experience.