PVD Maintenance Section Manager, Singapore

Work independently and manage a team of Shift Maintenance Engineers and Assistant Maintenance Engineers to support a Wafer Fab Manufacturing Operation. Establish common directions and common objectives for the section, assist subordinates in developing knowledge and methodologies for better execution of their duties as well as their career advancement. Manage and drive the equipment engineering team to meet manufacturing parameter targets and ensure the equipment is in a high performance level, ensuring products with high quality, high yield, low defect density and low cost.

• Lead and motivate a team of Shift Maintenance Engineers and Assistant Maintenance Engineers with clear direction for achieving the company's common goal.
• Drive and support technically the manufacturing and equipment engineering teams to achieve the best efficiency with the best quality assured.
• Liaise with external suppliers and professionals from other sites to provide specific needs for the departments.

• Provide technical trainings and guidance to the Shift Maintenance Engineers in the team.
• Liaise with external bodies and internal training departments to provide opportunities for skill development for the engineers through external seminars and conference to enlarge their technical sphere in their field of specialization.
• Establish training plan for the subordinates.

• Liaise with the industrial engineering and planning department to ensure all equipment are running with high efficiency by reviewing the equipment utilization continuously based on the input plan.
• Identify and improve equipment throughput by exploring on equipment capability, line layout and equipment stability.
• Study process/equipment standardization for production flexibility.
• Provide technical solutions and direction to resolve all technical problems that affect the equipment performance.

• Review the equipment spare parts list and maintenance cost to implement cost-saving activities while quality and speed are not compromised.
• Monitor spares consumption and prevent wastage.
• Review operation, equipment and materials for opportunities of cost reduction.

• Facilitate and support team in iFIT Projects to improve areas concerning process and equipment robustness, quality and yield using problem solving tools.
• Drive excellence program and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Provide directions and support in most problem-solving teams using TQM tools like 8D, FMEA, etc.

• Maintain stringent safety standard, support WSH activities and audits.
• Explore ways and means to maintain WSH programs in daily work.
• Carry out duties in monitoring and maintenance of equipment and processes to ensure conservation of resources such as Energy, Water, Chemical and Gas. Eliminate or minimize contamination to environment (water, air or soil).
• Perform risk assessments, manage and implement RWP accordingly.

• Ensure that work processes and people practices within the organization are compliant with local regulatory requirements, ST’s Code of Conduct and applicable policies and customer requirements in the sustainability domains of social, ethics, environment and health & safety.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements within the department to achieve the highest performance in sustainability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related field.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams for 5+ years.
• Technical proficiency with AMAT and/or Novellus semiconductor tools.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools.
• Business proficiency in English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead teams and liaise with stakeholders.

We do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.