Position Detail
Thin Film Equipment Principal Engineer
Posting Date : 27 Mar 2025 | Closing Date :27 Jun 2025

SSMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.), is a Joint Venture between NXP and TSMC. We offer flexible and cost effective semiconductor fabrication solutions by maintaining fully equipped SMIF cleanroom environment, 100% equipment automation and proven wafer-manufacturing processes.

At SSMC, every career journey is unique and rewarding. We're looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.

We’re searching for a Principal Equipment Engineer to be part of our Thin Film department diverse team of talent. You will be responsible for supporting Thin Film Equipment startup, maintenance and related activities to support daily production and achieve operation targets.

What you will be working on:

  • Support CVD equipment engineering related activities to achieve operation targets and meet company objectives
  • Lead and Drive Continuous Improvement for Cost, Yield, Productivity, Uptime and Defence Systems
  • Constant review of line practices for continuous improvement and pre-emptive implementation of Defence systems to ensure no major events
  • Tool Ownership and accountability for Cost, Uptime, Wafers scrap, Parts Management, Equipment Down Memo Reduction
  • 24/7 standby for ad-hoc tool issues and decision making
  • Daily updates in Production Meetings for Tool issues and Wafers Scrap
  • Chair discussions on troubleshooting and resolving of Equipment issues to support daily production
  • Coordinate New Equipment Start-up and Relocation to support Production Plan
  • Participate in implementation of TSMC/NXP BKMs and generate SSMC BKMs
  • Update of OIs and SOPs to document best practices
  • Prepare and Handle Customer Audits and answerable for Fab 6s Activities
  • Provide Training Material and certification for new Engineers and PM crew
  • Provide Good Leadership to the Equipment team to keep Attrition rate within Control
  • Involve with Tech Transfer activities and co-work with Process Counter Parts
  • Lead/Participate in Cross Functional Activities to support company level project
  • Lead in Transform Platform and generate LSS, BKMs and Trade Secrets for value creation for the company

More About You:

  • Master/Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics Engineering
  • More than 5 year direct experience in CVD Equipment
  • In-depth knowledge in Applied Materials Centura HDP Ultima
  • Basic engineering knowledge, which should include at least two of the following: Theory of Semiconductor Physics/ Principles of Digital Electronics/ Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Processing/ Pump and Vacuum systems/ Electrical wiring systems
  • Good ability and experience working in a multi-cultural environment
  • Clear and concise presentation skills
  • Positive learning attitude with strong sense of responsibility
  • Able to take pressure under time-constrained situations

SSMC is committed to equal employment opportunities and abides by the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP). All qualified applicants will receive non-discriminatory consideration for employment on the basis of disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.

Specialization : Engineering - Equipment
Type of Employment : Permanent
Minimum Experience : 5 Years
Work Location : Singapore