Senior/Research Engineer (Equipment) (NSTIC), IME

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the semiconductor industry seeks candidates for a technical leadership role involving semiconductor processing equipment management. This role encompasses overseeing various processes, solving equipment failures, and driving improvements to enhance production capabilities. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in the semiconductor field, be highly motivated, and proficient in problem-solving methodologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant Semiconductor Industry Experience.
• 6+ years of experience with Semiconductor Wafer Handling.
• Experience with Automated Fault Detection and Classification Systems (FDC).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and management of semiconductor processing equipment.
• Collaborate with process engineering to resolve equipment failures.
• Lead continuous improvement teams for tool matching and availability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

SPC

Energetic and self-motivated

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Physics

Job description

Job Description:

• Provide technical leadership and management of 200MM and 300MM Semiconductor processing equipment in Support of mainstream semiconductor Processes and Advanced Packaging processes.
• Highly desirable for a candidate to have a background in at least one of the following areas: Photolithography, PVD and CVD Thin Films, Dry Etch, Wet Etch /Wafer Clean, Diffusion, Bond, Electroplate (ECD), CMP, or Metrology (some areas may be combined).
• Collaborate with process engineering to identify and implement root-cause corrective actions for equipment failures, ensuring permanent solutions and minimizing chronic and long-term downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement teams to drive improvements in tool matching, availability, and throughput, and reduce risk.
• Management of new tool installation, start-up, and tool upgrades to increase fab capability and capacity, lower costs, and improve yields.
• Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the Maintenance, Production, and Development organizations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams that create efficiencies across all layers of the organization.

Job Requirement:

• Diploma or Degree with 10+ years of relevant Semiconductor Industry Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or another relevant Engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of experience within the respective areas of expertise. Experience should include one or more: Semiconductor Wafer Handling, RF Power, High Vacuum, Toxic Gas Delivery systems, Precision Optics, and Wet Chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience with the application of structured problem-solving methodology.
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic, and self-motivated.
• Experience with Automated Fault Detection and Classification Systems (FDC).
• Strong background in utilizing SPC.
• High level of understanding of equipment component behaviour.
• Experience Integrating Equipment Maintenance Management Software.
• Demonstrated ability to meet requirements and deliver results.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.