Senior Plasma Equipment Engineer - Uptime & Yield

SOITEC-en; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Soitec in Singapore seeks an experienced Plasma Etch Equipment Engineer to sustain and improve etch tooling in a high‑volume fab. You will manage PM/CM, quickly troubleshoot downtime, and work with process engineers to fine‑tune tool parameters for stable, high‑yield production.

Responsibilities include implementing RCA and CAPA, leading process improvement initiatives, and maintaining thorough documentation of performance and downtime.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of plasma etch systems (RF gen, ESC, wafer backside cooling).
• Hands-on maintenance including chamber servicing and robot changes.
• Ability to troubleshoot ultra low particle count and ICPMS.
• Experience with PM/CM, safety and compliance in fab environments.
• Collaborates with process engineers to optimize tool parameters.
• Familiar with RCA, 8D, Fishbone, FMEA methods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment with PM and CM, troubleshoot failures to minimize downtime.
• Support production by stabilizing processes and optimizing tool parameters.
• Conduct RCA and implement CAPA for equipment and process issues.
• Lead process improvement projects to boost yield and MTBF/MTTR.
• Install and qualify new equipment; document performance and reports.
• Ensure fab safety and compliance with cleanroom standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and SOP updates.
• Collaborate with vendors for upgrades and maintenance.

Skills

Plasma etch systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

SPC / quality metrics

RCA / problem solving

Installation & qualification

Safety compliance

Documentation

Vendor collaboration

Job description

Soitec in Singapore seeks an experienced Plasma Etch Equipment Engineer to sustain and improve etch tooling in a high‑volume fab. You will manage PM/CM, quickly troubleshoot downtime, and work with process engineers to fine‑tune tool parameters for stable, high‑yield production.

Responsibilities include implementing RCA and CAPA, leading process improvement initiatives, and maintaining thorough documentation of performance and downtime.