Yield Defect Associate Engineer

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A semiconductor manufacturing firm in Singapore is seeking a data analyst to perform defect analysis and support production yield improvement. Candidates should have a Diploma in a relevant STEM field and 2+ years of experience with KLA metrology tools. The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to travel to Taiwan for training

Qualifications

• Minimum of at least 2 years of experience in KLA bright field, dark field and defect metrology tools.
• Experience with inline applications of these tools in high-volume advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production processes to identify abnormal defect conditions.
• Utilize various metrology tools to evaluate defects and maintain classifications.
• Work closely with process engineers to enhance line stability and quality.
• Support yield engineers to identify and reduce defect sources.
• Conduct defect source analysis and manage work-in-progress.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Growth mindset

Education

Diploma or higher in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related STEM field

Tools

KLA bright field

KLA dark field

Defect metrology tools

Job description

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd – East Singapore

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC) is a new joint‑venture 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing fab to be built in Singapore. We are looking for committed, resilient and passionate talents to launch a promising future that power the next generation devices and systems. If you share the same passion to pursue excellence, join us to make an impact and be part of something special!

Role Summary

You will be responsible for shift duties performing data analysis on defect scan data. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with module shift engineers within a dynamic environment to identify, analyse and resolve defect issues impacting production yield in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Defect Identification: Monitor and analyze production processes to identify abnormal defect conditions and implement corrective actions
• Data Analysis: Utilize various inspection / metrology tools (e.g KLA BBP, KLA Laser Scan, AMAT eBeam, SemV, EDX) to evaluate defects and maintain accurate defect classifications
• Colloboration: Work closely with process engineer and technicians to enhance manufacturing line stability and quality.
• Support Yield Engineer to identify potential yield‑limiting defect sources and drive defect reduction roadmap for respective technology, through data‑driven decisions
• Reporting: Conduct defect source analysis, issue defect notices, and manage work‑in‑progress (WIP) based on daily dynamic changing priorities

A Diploma or higher in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related STEM field

Minimum of at least 2 years of experience in KLA bright field, dark field and defect metrology tools and inline applications of these tools to monitor and detect root causes in a high‑volume advanced manufacturing fab

Opportunity to travel to Taiwan for training (Subject to needs and expectations)

Key Skills and Attributes

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across functions and geographical teams with diverse background
• Goal driven and an excellent team player that can work under pressure in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment
• Has a growth mindset, prioritizing adaptability, resilience, innovation, curiosity, and ongoing learning to support business needs