Semiconductor Principal / Senior Engineer (Diffusion - Implant Equipment) - Pasir Ris

The key functions of Semiconductor Engineer is to:

• Manage manufacturing process of the products, including technology yield and performance of the products
• Develop test programmes and procedures to ensure the products meet their performance specifications
• Provide advice on aspects of semiconductor process technology and maintain and repair semiconductor equipment
• Design and develop the layout for integrated circuits according to electronics engineerings principles, using software to create design schematics and diagrams

Job Description:

• Possess knowledge on SPC, DOE, FDC, ECMS and all the statistical analysis tools to help optimizing equipment robustness..
• Able to coach 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 / Chemical / Material Science / Material Engineering
• Min 5 years of relevant work experience in Diffusion Implant Equipment
• Familiar with all the implant tools: Varian E500, VIISTA900, Axcelis GSD, Axcelis HE/VHE. AMAT XR80.
• An excellent team player with good interpersonal, communication and written skills
• Strong leadership capability to lead and provide guidance to juniors
• 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
• Proficient in MS Office Applications