Snr Engineer/Engineer, Diffusion Furnace Equipment

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) is seeking a qualified engineer to provide 24x7 support for diffusion furnace equipment and related tools. You will apply SPC/DOE/FDC/ECMS to optimize robustness, coach junior engineers in hardware troubleshooting, and establish PM plans to improve quality, cost, and productivity in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.

You will liaise with vendors, lead cross-functional meetings, manage spare parts and startup activities for

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Diffusion Furnace Equipment.
• Ability to coach and lead junior engineers.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 support for Furnace/RTP Equipment Tools and issues.
• Establish Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans for implant equipment and optimize for quality, cost and productivity.
• Liaise with vendors to resolve equipment issues and improve performance.
• Lead meetings with process and manufacturing engineers to meet module objectives and analyze yield/WAT issues.
• Manage spare parts stock levels and vendor coordination to minimize over-stock or under-stock.
• Support new equipment startups from facilities hookup to production acceptance.
• Develop continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce costs.
• Forecast budgets for equipment expenditures and set up tracking systems.

Skills

SPC

DOE methods

FDC

ECMS

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering

Tools

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Job description

Provide 24x7 support for all Furnace / RTP Equipment Tools and Issues

Job Description:

• Possess knowledge on SPC, DOE, FDC, ECMS and all the statistical analysis tools to help optimizing equipment robustness.
• Able to coach junior engineers in performing hardware trouble-shooting for daily operations
• Establish Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans for all implant equipment and optimize PM for quality, cost, and productivity.
• Liaise with vendors to resolve equipment issues and improve equipment performance
• Initiate meeting with both process and manufacturing Engineers to ensure work is carried out efficiently to meet module objectives and analyze low yield and WAT issues
• Establish stock levels of essential spare parts and consumables to support equipment maintenance based on forecasted manufacturing volume. Liaise with vendors to minimize / eliminate over-stock or under-stock
• Manage new equipment start-up to support production, from facilities hookup, vendor startup, to acceptance of equipment for production
• Develop continuous improvement and Implement equipment improvement projects to improve equipment efficiency, cost reduction and reliability of equipment
• Forecast financial budgets for equipment expenditures. Setup tracking system to monitor expenditures
• Set targets, goals, and projects for the section to minimize wafer scrap, equipment cost per wafer, optimize equipment capability and utilization to meet operational needs
• Provide feedback / training to AEs and TAs on their troubleshooting skills, equipment knowledge, decision making, risks assessment
• Follow up on SPSR, MRB, 8D, TECN, and ECN documentation for closure of issues / events. Provide guidance to Junior Engineers
• Self audit and update specifications to meet TS16949 Quality Standard requirements
• Set Expectation and carry out performance appraisal for Technician or AE as instructed by Section Manager. Help the AE or Engineer on their career path development
• Provide long term solutions to address daily issues. Resolve department hardware chronicle issues.
• Create and maintain implant operation SOP and PM OI
• Develop continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and cost of ownership, Able to plan implant cost budget.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering
• Min 3 years of relevant work experience in Diffusion Furnace Equipment
• An excellent team player with good interpersonal, communication and written skills
• Strong logical thinking capability and good analytical skill
• High level of integrity with strong leadership attributes to lead and coach a team
• Highly committed with good ownership and accountability
• Able to adapt in a fast pace environment and work under pressure