Job Responsibilities
Tool Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions and process deviations.
- Implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans to minimize downtime.
- Maintain spare parts inventory, tool history, and maintenance logs.
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
- Monitor tool performance and optimize tool uptime and throughput while ensuring process stability and product quality.
- Support productivity improvement initiatives such as cycle time reduction and automation upgrades.
Cross-Functional Support
- Collaborate with process engineers, production teams, and quality engineers to resolve equipment-related yield or reliability issues.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring timely equipment readiness and process qualification.
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain equipment-related documentation including manuals, procedures, maintenance checklists, and safety protocols.
- Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, cleanroom standards, and company safety policies.
- Participate in audits and drive corrective actions for equipment-related findings.
Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and organizational goals.
Job Requirements
Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 5-10+ years of experience as an equipment or maintenance engineer in semiconductor, substrate, or PCB manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with substrate process equipment such as coaters/developers, wet benches, plating tools, lamination presses, laser drills, or vacuum ovens.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills:
- Familiarity with substrate technologies such as SAP/Damascene, ABF-based build-up layers, or glass core substrates.
- Proficiency with troubleshooting tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).
- Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), FMEA, and reliability engineering practices.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.
