Senior Equipment Engineer (Etch) JR11251, Ang Mo Kio

About STMicroelectronics At ST, we are 48,000 creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An integrated device manufacturer, we work with more than 200,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build products,solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of cloud-connected autonomous things. We are on track to be carbon neutral in all direct and indirect emissions (scopes 1 and 2), product transportation, business travel, and employee commuting emissions (our scope 3 focus), and to achieve our 100% renewable electricity sourcing goal by the end of 2027. Further information can be Key Responsibilities 1. Equipment Ownership & Uptime Serve as
primary owner
for assigned tools, especially, LAM XLE and LAM Rainbow systems. Maintain and continuously improve
OEE ,
MTBF , and
MTTR
targets. Develop and maintain
equipment health monitoring
and
baseline control
(SPC, FDC, fault codes, alarms). Drive daily
tool performance reviews , documenting issues, actions, and recovery plans. 2. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Plan, execute, and optimize
preventive maintenance (PM)
activities according to OEM recommendations and fab strategies. Perform
complex troubleshooting
on electrical, mechanical, vacuum, RF, gas delivery, and software subsystems. Lead
root cause analysis (RCA)
for chronic and high‑impact issues using structured methods (8D, Fishbone, 5‑Why, etc.). Coordinate and supervise
vendor field service engineers (FSEs)
and contractors during major interventions, upgrades, and rebuilds. 3. Process / Equipment Interaction Work closely with
process engineering
to ensure equipment performance supports
CD, profile, uniformity, selectivity, and defectivity
requirements. Analyze tool logs, SPC charts, metrology data, and wafer maps to correlate equipment conditions with yield and parametric performance. Support
process qualifications ,
chamber swaps ,
hardware changes , and
recipe releases . Ensure correct implementation and maintenance of
chamber matching
between AMAT and TEL tools. 4. Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction Identify and implement
improvement projects
to increase uptime, extend parts lifetime, and reduce operating cost. Optimize
consumables usage
and
spare parts strategy
(buffer stock, repair vs. replace, refurbishment plans). Participate in or lead
CIP / Lean / Six Sigma
projects for productivity and quality enhancement. Support
capacity upgrades
(chamber additions, throughput improvement, software enhancements). 5. Documentation, Procedure & Training Create and maintain
standard operating procedures (SOPs) ,
maintenance procedures , and
troubleshooting guides
for AMAT SuperE, AMAT DPS. Document all
events, alarms, interventions, and changes
in the equipment history system (EHS/CMMS). Provide
technical training and coaching
to equipment technicians, junior engineers, and shift personnel. Ensure compliance with
change management
process for hardware, software, and recipe modifications. 6. Safety & Compliance Ensure all activities follow
EHS regulations , company safety rules, and cleanroom protocols. Conduct and support
risk assessments , LOTO procedures, and safety audits for gas, chemical, RF, and high‑voltage systems. Support compliance with
ISO/Automotive/Quality Management Systems
as applicable. Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Min 5 years of relevant work experience in Semiconductor Etch area, familiar with Etch Equipment (LAM XLE and LAM Rainbow) Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a keen eye to details High degree of interpersonal skills and able to work both independently and with cross-functional teams Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, 8D methodologies.