Senior Section Manager (Lithography)

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable semiconductor company in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Lithography Lead to oversee the Lithography section, drive production targets, and optimize yield and process performance. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with Equipment Engineering to enhance tool uptime and productivity.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, leadership, and the development of capabilities across production lines, with a focus on safety, quality, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Strong background in Lithography processes within advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Track record of yield improvement and manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Lithography section to achieve production targets, cycle time commitments, and operational KPIs.
• Ensure stable and efficient manufacturing operations through deployment of manpower, resources, and technical expertise.
• Drive daily fab operations while maintaining high safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and implement corrective actions for operational gaps.
• Provide technical leadership for lithography processes and equipment across production lines.
• Drive process optimization initiatives to improve yield, defect performance, process capability, and productivity.
• Partner with Equipment Engineering teams to improve tool utilization, availability, and reliability.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve equipment uptime and cost-of-ownership targets.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, technology transfer, and capacity expansion projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, supervisors, and technical specialists.
• Establish performance goals, succession plans, and competency development programs.

Skills

Lithography leadership

People management

Communication

Yield improvement

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The Opportunity:

You will be joining a reputable semiconductor company overseeing lithography operations, equipment performance, manufacturing output, yield, cost, and continuous improvement within a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment.

The Job:

• Lead and manage the Lithography section to achieve production targets, cycle time commitments, and operational KPIs.
• Ensure stable and efficient manufacturing operations through effective deployment of manpower, resources, and technical expertise.
• Drive execution of daily fab operations while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and implement corrective actions to address operational gaps.
• Provide technical leadership for lithography processes and equipment across production lines.
• Drive process optimization initiatives to improve yield, defect performance, process capability, and productivity.
• Partner with Equipment Engineering teams to improve tool utilization, availability, and reliability.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve equipment uptime and cost-of-ownership targets.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, technology transfer, and capacity expansion projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, supervisors, and technical specialists.
• Establish performance goals, succession plans, and competency development programs.

The Talent:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and at least 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong background in Lithography processes within advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
• Good in Leadership and People Management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization
• Proven track record in yield improvement, process optimization, and manufacturing excellence.