Furnace Process Engineer/Senior (Furnace)

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.

Process and Operational 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

In order to ensure efficient production operation.

Troubleshooting

- Investigate and analyze root cause of all process problems; Implement and evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions; Advise/propose preventive solutions

in order to minimize production loss.

Records & Reports

- Write, review, validate and analyze reports; Review documentation on all shift related events and activities

in order to ensure records are updated and maintained for future reference.

Documentation & Standard Operating Procedures

- Prepare specifications, workflow, quality and safety related documentation; Monitor and optimize current procedures and propose necessary changes or improvements

in order to comply with policies and ensure proper documentation for future reference and improve operational efficiency.

Cost Efficiency

- Monitor and optimize current costs; Work with relevant departments to propose cost efficiency activities

in order to achieve cost efficiency and effectiveness.

Process improvement

- Analyze trend and propose areas of improvement; Lead/participate/manage project workgroups; Coordinate evaluation and implementation activities with relevant parties; Make judgement on new applications

in order to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness, quality of products, process yield and productivity

Training and development

- Train, develop and provide technical instructions and guidance to subordinates; Lead, control and motivate staff

in order to enhance staff competency, improve work effectiveness and staff morale.

Quality

- Analyze trend, propose areas of quality improvement; Coordinate evaluation and implementation with relevant parties; Make judgement on effectiveness of activities

in order to improve overall quality.

Safety & housekeeping

- Propose enhancements to safety measure and procedures; Conduct audits to ensure proper housekeeping and compliance of safety regulations; Instill discipline in work practices and habits

in order to ensure a safe, clean and tidy working environment for all staff.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering with minimum 2 years of relevant experience or Diploma in Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience as process engineer, process owner, process integration engineer
• Hands-on experience in handling 300mm vertical furnaces especially TEL/KE platforms
• Foundational knowledge in semiconductor manufacturing process flows
• Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Out of Control Action Plan (OCAP)/Reaction Mechanism (RM), Fault Detection and Classification (FDC)
• Strong critical thinking and data analytical skills to solve complex engineering problems
• Proficiency in SiView, Klarity, JMP and E3 is an added advantage.