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

Lumileds; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in LED technology is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to take ownership of equipment and drive process improvements. Candidates must have hands-on experience with PVD tools and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. The role involves managing equipment performance, leading investigations on yield and defect issues, and guiding technicians in process training. This position is located in Singapore and requires 7-9 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in process engineering.
• Experience working on PVD or Thermal Annealing/Diffusion tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment ownership and ensure equipment performance metrics are met.
• Drive process improvements for wafer yields and tool throughput.
• Lead yield and defect investigations using 8D methodology.
• Establish process controls and perform risk assessments via FMEA.
• Guide technicians in process training and hold lots disposition.

Skills

Hands-on experience with PVD tools

Vacuum and plasma technical knowledge

Education

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

Job description

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

Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets where light sources are essential. Our approximately 3,300 employees operate in over 15 countries to partner with our customers to deliver 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.

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

Years of Experience (Minimum): 7 - 9 years

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer