Equipment Engineer - Semicon Manufacturing Fab
Equipment
Ownership & Maintenance
- Own and maintain assigned
semiconductor manufacturing tools (Lithography, Etch, Diffusion, CVD, PVD,
CMP, Implant, or Metrology).
- Ensure high equipment
availability, reliability, and throughput to meet production schedules.
- Perform troubleshooting and
root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve equipment and process-related issues.
- Reduce tool downtime by
implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Installation,
Hook-up & Qualification
- Support tool installation,
hook-up, and commissioning activities in coordination with vendors and
facilities teams.
- Execute equipment qualification
activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) and handover to production.
- Assist in technology transfer,
new product introduction (NPI), and ramp-up activities.
Production
& Process Support
- Provide day-to-day and on-call
equipment support for 24x7 fab operations.
- Work closely with Process
Engineering and Manufacturing teams to maintain process stability and
yield.
- Monitor equipment health using
SPC/FDC charts and drive corrective actions when deviations occur.
Preventive
Maintenance & Documentation
- Develop, execute, and
continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) procedures.
- Maintain accurate equipment
documentation, SOPs, PM checklists, and spare parts records.
- Ensure compliance with
cleanroom protocols and operational standards.
Safety,
Quality & Compliance
- Adhere to EHS guidelines
related to hazardous chemicals, gases, electrical systems, and vacuum
equipment.
- Ensure compliance with internal
quality systems, ISO standards, and SEMI guidelines.
- Participate in safety audits,
risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Continuous
Improvement
- Drive cost reduction,
productivity, and cycle-time improvement initiatives.
- Support automation, tool data
analysis, and equipment performance optimization projects.
- Collaborate with global
engineering teams and equipment suppliers for best-practice
implementation.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics
- Diploma holders with relevant
fab equipment experience may also be considered
Experience
- 2–10 years of experience in
semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, or related high-tech
manufacturing
- Hands-on experience working in
a cleanroom environment
- Exposure to 24x7 shift
operations is an advantage
Technical
Skills
- Knowledge of semiconductor
manufacturing processes and equipment fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with vacuum
systems, gas delivery systems, RF power, robotics, and PLC-based controls
- Familiarity with SPC, FDC, TPM,
and basic data analysis tools
- Ability to interpret electrical
schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
Soft
Skills
- Strong analytical and
troubleshooting skills
- Good communication skills and
ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Ability to handle multiple
priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Additional
Requirements
- Willingness to work in rotating
shifts, weekends, and on-call schedules
- Ability to comply with
cleanroom gowning and physical job requirements
- Vendor coordination and field
service experience is a plus