Equipment Engineer (Photolithography)

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.

We're looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.

We’re searching for an Engineer to be part of our Photo Equipment department diverse team of talent.

What you will be working on:

• Sustain and improve equipment performance indices to meet operations goals.
• Perform shift duties to provide 1st line technical support to production
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance competently.
• Perform level 1 trouble-shooting(e.g. basic equipment recovery)
• Perform level 2 trouble-shooting (e.g. replacement of critical components)
• Setup a system to ensure un-interrupted supply of dummy wafers/ chemicals/ coater cups.
• Control and optimize spare parts inventory to minimize cost without undue equipment down time due to parts not available
• Mentor, train and develop senior assistant engineers and below.
• Document PM/ recovery procedures and best known methods.
• Track and review machine performance.
• Forecast preventive maintenance schedule and spares/ consumables usage.
• Study and improve machine capacity and ergonomics.
• Assist in the move-in and installation of new equipment.
• Ensure calibration of measuring instruments are done timely and within specs.
• Familiar with ISO standardsrequirements and ensure that the section meets them.
• Involve in machine Part repair and R&M reduction activities for self-sufficiency.
• Research and Development with Vendor on Equipment capabilities improvement. Example. Automatic Vision improvement( AVI)
• Provide new Associate Engineers and Technician on their On-The-Job-Training
• Ensure good 6S housekeeping and safety practices in the Fab
• Establish communication channel with Mother FAB to transfer BKM and perform benchmarking.
• To participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) program to response during emergency situation.
• Participate in Transform (10k idea, LSS & BKM) programs to optimize equipment utilization and PM cost.
• Execute new equipment start-up to support production, from facilities hook-up, vendor start-up, to acceptance of equipment for production
• Daily RTM, SPC, alarm 3, and EMAP review.

More about you:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical / electrical / Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
  1-3 years experience in semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Fresh graduates with keen interest to develop a career in semiconductor manufacturing environment are welcome to apply.
• Engineers > 3 years’ experience in same field will be consider for senior position
• Basic engineering knowledge, which may include semiconductor devices theory, electronics, electrical/ pneumatic/hydraulic control system, digital principle and wafer fabrication processes.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft business applications
• Good problem-solving skills

SSMC is firmly committed to upholding equal employment opportunities for all individuals. We strictly adhere to the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), the Singapore Food Safety and Security Act 2025 (FSSA 2025), and the Singapore Code of Advertising Practice. 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.