Yield Defect Associate Engineer

VISIONPOWER SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer in Singapore seeks a diligent professional to perform shift duties focused on data analysis of defect scan data. Candidates should have a diploma in relevant STEM disciplines and at least 2 years of experience with metrology tools in high-volume manufacturing. The role involves monitoring production processes, analyzing defects, and collaborating with engineers. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This is a great opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge semiconductor technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience with KLA bright field, darkfield, and defect metrology tools.
• Experience in high-volume advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong data analysis skills to monitor and detect root causes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production processes for defect conditions.
• Utilize inspection/metrology tools to evaluate defects.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure manufacturing quality.
• Support yield engineer in defect reduction and analysis.
• Conduct defect source analysis and manage work-in-progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Diploma in Materials Science

Diploma in Physics

Tools

KLA bright field

KLA darkfield

KLA metrology tools

AMAT eBeam

EDX

Job description

About VSMC

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

Education Qualification & Essential Experiences

• A Diploma 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, darkfield and defect metrology tools and inline applications of these tools to monitor and detect root causes in a high-volume advanced manufacturing fab

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

VSMCpromotesdiversityandinclusivityinourworkforce;andhiringwillbeconductedinphases.