Semiconductor Principal Engineer / Senior Engineer (Photo Equipment)

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:

• To own, maintain and improve the following indices: Quality, Uptime and Cost.
• Sustain equipment KPI and make continuous improvements to enhance the performance.
• Monitor and control equipment performance indices. Optimize PM procedures to make it more effective and efficient.
• Coordinate with both process and manufacturing Engineers to ensure work is carried out efficiently to meet module objectives.
• Manage the logistics for parts so as to prevent prolonged uptime losses in the case of equipment failure.
• Manage the expenditure allocated for equipment maintenance without compromising on quality output.
• Continuous improvement of equipment KPI in terms of quality, uptime and costs.
• Plan and implement an effective Preventive Maintenance program on equipment.
• Coach and Mentor subordinates to ensure that skill level and knowledge are up to date, and continuously give feedback on their work performance.
• Document Corrective Action and Best Known Methods, and Fan it out to all for maximum ROI and learning.
• Participate in CIP programs to optimize equipment utilization and cost of maintenance.
• Become the technical Expert for the respective machine specialization.
• Know how to use SPACE to monitor and analyze SPC charts. Know how to use JMP to analyze engineering experiments. Know how to use measurement instruments effectively in data collection.
• Understand FMEA and be able to generate FMEA analysis for new tool. Able to utilize it to identify tool weaknesses and derive the top 3 to 5 risk factors.
• Able to create PROMIS (SiView) DC OP and SPC charts.
• Coordinate new equipment start-up to support production, from facilities hookup, vendor startup, to acceptance of equipment for production.
• Wafer scrap reduction awareness and mindset.
• 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.
• Se expectation and carry out performance appraisal for Technician or AE as instructed by Section Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics / Materials / Material Sciences Engineering
• Min 5 years of relevant work experience in Photo Equipment (Track) in semiconductor industry
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong analytical skill and able to work under pressure in fast pace environment
• Proficient with MS Power Point, Excel, Excel VBA, Power BI