Roles & Responsibilities

Process Setup and Control

Propose initial process parameter settings, process control, production recipe verification, and process flow understanding; Coordinate/carry out process evaluation; Judge and confirm final setting In order to ensure proper equipment parameter setting and process output

Operational support and efficiency

Take ownership of process(es) and sustain process operational efficiency; Perform process analysis and propose technical solution to resolve line issue;
Design, execute and manage DoE activities to support product yield enhancement and process WPH improvement works; Perform data analysis and interpretation of DoE conducted, evaluate and implement improvement actions.
Investigate and analyze root cause of all process problems; Implement and evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions; Advise/propose preventive solutions
Responsibilities to process qualification of Inspection and Metrology equipment to ensure smooth manufacturing ramping.

Documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, & Reports

Prepare specifications, workflow, quality and safety related documentation; Monitor and optimize current procedures and propose necessary changes or improvements
Review, validate and analyze reports. Write, review, validate and analyze reports; Review documentation on all shift related events and activities
Participate in global key equipment exchange to improve and align strategy and plans

Process & Cost efficiency improvement

Analyze trend and propose areas of improvement; Lead/participate/manage project workgroups; Coordinate evaluation and implementation activities with relevant parties; Make judgment on new applications
Expected to involve actively in yield improvement, cost reduction, optimisation of new machine qualification release plan and cycle time reduction projects

Training and development

Train/mentor Technicians and Engineers through OJT and continually upgrade their technical skills to cope with technological changes

Quality & Safety

Analyze trend, propose areas of quality improvement; Coordinate evaluation and implementation with relevant parties; Make judgment on effectiveness of activities
Proposed enhancements to safety measures and procedures; Conduct audits to ensure proper housekeeping and compliance of safety regulations; Instill discipline in work practices and habits.

Requirements:

Degree in Engineering or Physics with minimum 4 years of relevant experience or Diploma with 7 years of relevant experience as a tool owner
Hands-on experience with Metrology (Film thickness Ellipsometry & KLA WS2), Inspection (KLA Surfscan & Macro Inspection), thickness sorting tool & data analysis tools(JMP & Klarity Defects). In-depth application & recipe creation experience is an added advantage.
Excellent understanding of operations within the company and skilled in supplier management
A critical thinker team player who loves challenges, skilled in data analysis , thrive on complex issues, multitasker and possess passion for learning
Driven in root cause analysis techniques to lead and troubleshoot complex problems and provide root-cause fixes to improve tool/process improvement in a semiconductor manufacturing context
Knowledge of semiconductor Inspection/Metrology equipment and understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC), MSA, process control and its reaction mechanism
Good documentation skills with strong attention to details
Validated strong analytical and data summary skills

Process Senior Engineer (Metrology Backend)