Shift Engineer, Metro Real-time Defect Analysis

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Singapore is seeking a Metro Real‑time Defect Analysis (RDA) Shift Engineer to ensure the stable operation of advanced packaging equipment. Responsibilities include responding to alarms, supporting NPI phases, and performing root cause analysis in a 24/7 operational environment.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 0–2 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field required.
• 0–2 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or advanced packaging.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in NPI environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stable operation of advanced packaging equipment.
• Respond to equipment alarms and process deviations.
• Support 24/7 operations and rapid issue resolution.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

RDA

SPC/FDC

Job description

Position Overview

Metro Real‑time Defect Analysis (RDA) Shift Engineer responsible for ensuring stable, continuous, and safe operation of advanced packaging equipment platforms, with a strong focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) and early‑life production phases. Serves as first‑line technical responder for equipment alarms, system issues, and process deviations across advanced packaging lines (e.g., wafer‑level packaging, assembly, test, backend processes). Supports 24/7 operations, drives rapid issue resolution, and ensures adherence to SOPs during high‑change, high‑learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify, select, and deliver new processes, equipment, and/or technology to support current and future Metro RDA needs.
• Monitor advanced packaging and NPI tool health using RDA, SPC, FDC, and advanced monitoring platforms during assigned shifts.
• Respond to equipment alarms, process excursions, and system alerts with heightened sensitivity to NPI risk and learning objectives.
• Perform first‑pass root cause analysis for equipment, automation, and integration issues commonly encountered during NPI and early ramp phases.
• Support rapid learning cycles by identifying recurring NPI issues, process sensitivities, and automation or monitoring gaps.
• Provide timely, high‑quality shift documentation and handover to support continuity across shifts and engineering teams.
• Support deployment, tuning, and sustainment of new RDA capabilities, dashboards, scripts, and monitoring logic required for new package types and processes.
• Ensure all actions comply with safety, quality, and change management requirements in a fast‑evolving NPI environment.
• Install, start‑up and maintain new equipment platform and/or hardware to production group; provide shift support for newly installed or newly qualified advanced packaging tools.
• Execute standardized and NPI‑specific troubleshooting procedures for equipment, automation, and data‑flow issues.
• Coordinate closely with Equipment, Process, and NPI Engineers for tool bring‑up, recovery, and stabilization activities.
• Validate tool recovery, data integrity, and readiness before returning equipment to NPI or production lots.
• Support qualification runs, golden tool verification, and post‑event reviews for NPI tools and processes.
• Ensure compliance with fab operational standards, safety requirements, and NPI escalation protocols.
• Drive, improve, and maintain metrics for key equipment platform capability and constraints (OEE, availability, MTTR, etc.).
• Monitor and track key operational and NPI‑specific metrics for advanced packaging equipment during shift.
• Accurately log NPI events, excursions, and corrective actions to support learning and ramp decisions.
• Provide high‑quality data and observations to support root‑cause analysis, yield learning, and readiness assessments.
• Support shift‑level reporting, trend analysis, and performance reviews with emphasis on NPI stability and maturity.
• Proactively escale high‑risk or recurring NPI issues with clear data, impact assessment, and technical context.
• Collaborate with production group on upgrades of existing production equipment through continuous‑improvement projects.
• Partner with NPI, Process, Equipment, and Global RDA teams to resolve complex issues during package and process introductions.
• Support implementation of approved NPI changes, automation updates, and monitoring enhancements during shift windows.
• Provide operational feedback on new tools, processes, and RDA solutions from a shift execution perspective.
• Participate in knowledge transfer, best‑practice sharing, and lessons‑learned reviews to improve future NPI readiness.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical, Materials, Industrial, Computer Engineering, or related discipline).
• 0–2 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, backend operations, automation, or RDA support.
• Experience supporting NPI, pilot lines, or early production ramps is strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work in a 24/7 shift environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with ability to operate effectively in high‑change, high‑ambiguity NPI environments.
• Familiarity with advanced packaging processes, equipment integration challenges, and alarm management concepts.
• Working knowledge of RDA, SPC/FDC, manufacturing automation, or fab IT systems is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures while adapting to evolving NPI requirements.
• Strong analytical thinking, documentation discipline, and cross‑shift communication skills.
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels.
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning.
• Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and track record of impact are highly desirable.
• Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron is preferred.
• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.