Furance Equipment Senior Engineer

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Singapore, SGP
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services
The Role
Maintains and optimizes semiconductor furnace equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, flat-zone tuning, profiling, component replacement, tool matching, process support, SPC monitoring, root-cause analysis, CAPA, qualification, vendor coordination, documentation, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on uptime, yield, reliability, safety, equipment efficiency, and compliance with cleanroom and fab protocols.
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Technical Expertise (Furnace)


  • Strong knowledge of furnace systems (Qtz tube, boat, SiC, TC, SCR, rapid cooling radiator)
  • Understanding of thermal processes (annealing, oxidation, diffusion, thermal budget)
  • Tool to tool matching capability (TC wafer to match temperature reference with ISO standard, golden pressure gauge...etc)
  • Hands on flat zone tuning, profiling adjustment, tube change, heater change, rapid cooling system change....etc)

Equipment Performance & Reliability

  • Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM)
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and minimize downtime
  • Ensure machines meet operational and safety standards
  • Manage spare parts and critical component tracking
  • Balance PM tool time with manufacturing
  • May require on-call support for critical situation

Process Support & Optimization

  • Support production by ensuring stable processes
  • Work closely with process engineers to optimize tool parameters
  • Monitor tool performance using SPC (Statistical Process Control)
  • Drive improvements in yield and defect reduction

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment and process issues
  • Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, FMEA)
  • Implement corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPA)

Continuous Improvement

  • Lead or participate in productivity and cost-reduction projects
  • Improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
  • Enhance equipment efficiency and automation

Installation & Qualification

  • Support new equipment installation, setup, and acceptance (SAT/FAT)
  • Perform equipment qualification and process buy-off
  • Collaborate with vendors for upgrades and modifications

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation
  • Prepare reports on equipment performance, downtime, and improvements
  • Update SOPs and work instructions

Safety & Sustainability

  • Ensure compliance with fab safety protocols and cleanroom standards
  • Handle high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, and hazardous gases safely
  • Balance equipment sustainability vs needs

Key Performance Indicators

  • Equipment uptime (%)
  • OEE
  • Yield impact
  • PM compliance rate
  • FDC trigger rate

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Good communication and teamwork
  • Proactive and self-driven mindset
  • Utilizing goggle office & Gemini AI

Skills Required

  • Strong knowledge of furnace systems, including quartz tubes, boats, silicon carbide components, thermocouples, SCRs, and rapid cooling radiators
  • Understanding of thermal processes including annealing, oxidation, diffusion, and thermal budget
  • Tool-to-tool matching capability using temperature references and pressure gauges
  • Hands-on experience with flat-zone tuning, profiling adjustment, tube changes, heater changes, and rapid cooling system changes
  • Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Equipment troubleshooting and failure analysis experience
  • Experience with statistical process control and equipment performance monitoring
  • Root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving experience, including 8D, Fishbone, or FMEA
  • Experience implementing corrective and preventive actions
  • Experience supporting equipment installation, setup, acceptance testing, qualification, and process buy-off
  • Ability to work safely with high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, hazardous gases, and cleanroom protocols
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and self-management skills
  • Experience using Google Workspace and Gemini AI
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The Company
HQ: Bernin
1,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

Soitec is a world leader in the production of innovative semiconductor materials. The company leverages its unique technologies to serve the electronics markets. In meeting the technical and economic challenges of mainstream electronics, Soitec is helping to speed up the mobile and digital revolutions. Its products are used to manufacture chips that go into smartphones, tablets, computers, IT servers and data centers as well as electronic components in cars, connected devices, and industrial and medical equipment. With more than 4,000 patents, the company pursues a strategy of disruptive innovation to provide its customers with products that combine performance, energy efficiency and competitiveness. Soitec is headquartered in Bernin France. The company was founded 30 years ago in Grenoble's high-tech ecosystem and has manufacturing facilities, R&D centers and sales offices in Europe, the United States and Asia. Soitec is listed on the CAC NEXT 20, in Paris.

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