Staff Process Engineer (Sputtering/PVD/Furnace/Annealing)

LUMILEDS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in LED technology is seeking a Staff Process Engineer in Singapore. This role involves equipment ownership, process improvements, and working closely with various teams to enhance quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with PVD tools, strong technical knowledge, and a relevant engineering degree.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in relevant roles.
• Hands-on with PVD or Thermal Annealing tools.

Responsibilities

• Process owner for PVD tool and drive improvements for wafer yields and throughput.
• Lead investigations for Yield, Defect, Quality Excursions using 8D methodology.
• Guide shift technicians and provide effective training.

Skills

Vacuum knowledge

Plasma technical knowledge

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Chemical, Material Sciences, Mechanical)

Job description

Staff Process Engineer (Sputtering/PVD/Furnace/Annealing)

Yishun, Singapore

Who We Are:

Lumileds is a global leader in LED and microLED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets where light sources are essential. Our approximately 3,500 employees operate in over 15 countries and partner with our customers to deliver never before possible solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being.

The Lumileds environment is fast-paced, cutting-edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team! To learn more, visit lumileds.com.

Who You Are:

Dynamic, energetic, able to work in an organization within a department and cross-functions

Position Summary:

Lumileds is seeking a highly-qualified Engineer to take responsibility for Equipment ownership, ensuring equipment indices like MTBF, MTTR, uptime are met. Work with process and industrial engineers and Manufacturing to address issues pertaining to hardware. Work with vendors on equipment retrofit, upgrades and CIP.

What You Will Do:

• Process owner for PVD (Sputtering or evaporation) tool of Thermal Processing (Furnace or Rapid Thermal Process or Full Wafer Bonding) tool
• Drive process improvement to improve wafer yields, increase tool throughput.
• Work with Yield, Defect and Quality teams to lead investigations for Yield, Defect, Quality Excursions using 8D methodology
• Lead projects to improve Yield, Defectivity and Quality qualify processes across similar tools in the same equipment fleet
• Establish process controls, review and perform risk assessments via FMEA
• Execute changes within Lumileds change management guidelines using DeQuMa
• Qualify process after tool modification on PVD (Sputter or Evaporator) or Thermal processing (Furnace or RTP) production equipment to improve machine efficiency and reliability.
• Work with Equipment Supplier to qualify process after tool retrofit
• Drive cost reduction to weed out unwarranted expenses/wastages and improve process performance.
• Work on projects to establish alternate supplier to reduce cost
• Establish sufficient essential materials (melts /targets) and consumables stock levels to support process sustaining.
• Lead and guide shift technicians on all hold lots disposition and OCAP. Provide effective process trainings to the technicians to build up their technical competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager. Duties will vary according to the project progress and/or the specific goals of the module.

What You Will Bring (REQUIRED Qualifications):

· Hands-on experience working on PVD (sputter/evaporation) or Thermal Annealing/Diffusion tools is required.

· Candidate with strong vacuum and plasma technical knowledge or has similar working experience in equipment maintenance is welcome to apply.

Education (Minimum Level)

· Bachelor's

Field of Study

· Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Chemical, Material Sciences, Mechanical or equivalent

Years of Experience (Minimum)

· 7 - 9 years

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer