Fab Equipment Engineer

Role Overview

We seek a skilled Fab Equipment Engineer responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, maintenance, and enhanced reliability of high-volume manufacturing equipment within a cleanroom setting. This position aims to maximize uptime of critical semiconductor fabrication tools, boost productivity, and contribute to cost-effective manufacturing through continuous process and equipment improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs on semiconductor fabrication equipment including MOCVD reactors, lithography systems, electron beam tools, aligners, coaters/developers, PECVD, RIE, polishers, metrology instruments, and other support tools used in the fab.
• Lead troubleshooting and swiftly rectify intricate equipment malfunctions to minimize disruptions and restore full production capability.
• Create, update, and maintain comprehensive standardized procedures for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Oversee spare parts inventory management and liaise with external vendors for specialized technical support and repair services.
• Work in tandem with Process Engineers to enhance equipment stability, process control, and mean time between failures (MTBF).
• Utilize root cause analysis methodologies such as DMAIC and 8D to address recurring defects or equipment breakdowns effectively.
• Drive equipment modifications and upgrades focused on boosting throughput and decreasing overall manufacturing costs.
• Employ statistical process control (SPC) techniques and other analytical tools to monitor the condition of equipment and forecast potential issues.
• Adhere strictly to cleanroom standards, safety protocols including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and environmental regulations during all maintenance activities.
• Participate in regular safety audits and emergency response team (ERT) activities.
• Accurately document maintenance actions, parts usage, and system modifications using the ISS inventory tracking system.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related technical discipline.
• At least 3 to 5 years of practical experience as an Equipment Engineer within a semiconductor frontend manufacturing environment or equivalent exposure providing OEM field service tool support.
• Demonstrated capability in setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting semiconductor fab tools as specified.
• Strong analytical aptitude with proven familiarity using root cause analysis frameworks such as 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams.
• Proficient in interpreting diverse technical schematics encompassing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and piping/control diagrams (P&ID).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with an emphasis on being an effective team contributor.
• Comfort and compliance working environment within a cleanroom and readiness to contribute to emergency response team efforts.