Process Engineer (Semiconductor Equipment)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine processes to improve machine efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
• Conduct process corner studies to optimize key parameters and ensure machines operate within defined specifications.
• Analyze machine performance data to identify trends, improve accuracy, and resolve process-related issues.
• Develop and validate process control strategies to maintain consistent equipment performance and meet customer specifications.
• Lead equipment qualification activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Define and document machine technical requirements, including detailed specifications, SOPs, and risk assessments (PFMEA).
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment and process issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions using methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and maintainability of new equipment.
• Support new product development by scaling prototypes for production readiness.
• Train manufacturing and customer service personnel on process standards, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Monitor and analyze equipment throughput by implementing improvement initiatives through process cycle time optimization.
• Evaluate new customer materials and components for compatibility with existing equipment and processes.
• Provide technical support for customer escalations, including in-house and on-site troubleshooting.
• Ensure machine compliance with regulatory requirements such as JDEC/EIA standards throughout product development and implementation.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce variation and improve machine process capability.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment performance and reduce operational costs.

Requirement

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related discipline.
• There is at least more than 3 years of experience in process or application engineering within semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as MS Excel, JMP, or Minitab and methodologies (SPC, Six Sigma, Lean) is required.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment design, process integration, and manufacturing principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
• Programming experience with MS Excel macros or Python is a plus.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher is highly desirable.
• Willingness to work onsite in customer environments approximately 20% of the time.