Position Detail
Engineer (Etch Equipment)
Posting Date : 12 Nov 2024 | Closing Date :10 Feb 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 an Equipment Engineer to be part of our Etch diverse team of talent.

What you will be working on:

  • Perform shift duties and 12hrs day/night rotating shift to support production as requested
  • Maximize uptime of equipment to sustain equipment performance with quality.
  • Effective troubleshooting of equipment-related problems to minimize equipment downtime
  • Monitor and control equipment performance indices
  • Co-ordinate with both process and manufacturing Engineers to ensure work is carried out efficiently to meet module objectives
  • Establish sufficient essential spares and consumables stock levels to support equipment maintenance, and liaise with vendors to minimize/eliminate overstocking and understocking
  • Forecast and review equipment spares and other equipment-related expenditures
  • Plan and implement effective Preventive Maintenance (PM) program on the equipment as well as organize installation of new equipment to support the production ramp
  • Organize training and certification for equipment AE and new equipment engineers to upgrade their technical skills
  • Implement equipment improvement projects to upkeep capabilities and reliabilities of equipment
  • Co-ordinate new equipment start-up to support production, from facilities hook-up, vendor start-up, to acceptance of equipment for production
  • Facilitate and participate in 10k idea, LSS & BKM and cost reduction programs to optimize equipment utilization and PM cost.
  • Documentation of Corrective Action and Best-Known Methods for equipment to allow more efficient troubleshooting
  • Initiate in-depth study on the equipment function module and expertise these skill during equipment troubleshooting
  • Help group leader to execute the line problem by clear prioritized instruction
  • Ensure good housekeeping and safety practices in the Fab
  • To participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) program to response during emergency situation.

More about you:

  • Degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics/ Mechanical /Microelectronics
  • At least 2 - 5 years working experience in electrical/ electronics industry
  • Able to perform 12-hour rotating shift
  • Team Player

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 merit and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.

Specialization : Engineering - Equipment
Type of Employment : Permanent
Minimum Experience : 4 Years
Work Location : Singapore