Principal Engineer, Equipment Engineering (Diffusion)

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Introduction:

We are looking for an experienced equipment engineer in Diffusion (300mm Fab) who possess knowledge on SPC, DOE, FDC, ECMS and all the statistical analysis tools to help optimizing equipment robustness.

Job Responsibilities:

•  Able to coach Engineers in performing hardware trouble shooting.

• Establish Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans for all equipment and optimize PM for quality, cost, and productivity.

• Liaise with vendors to resolve equipment issues and improve equipment performance

• Initiate meeting with both process and manufacturing Engineers to ensure work is carried out efficiently to meet module objectives

• Establish stock levels of essential spare parts and consumables to support equipment maintenance based on forecasted manufacturing volume. Liaise with vendors to minimize / eliminate over-stock or under-stock

• Manage new equipment start-up to support production, from facilities hookup, vendor startup, to acceptance of equipment for production

• Implement equipment improvement projects to improve equipment efficiency, cost reduction and reliability of equipment

• Forecast financial budgets for equipment expenditures. Setup tracking system to monitor expenditures

• Set targets, goals, and projects for the section to minimize wafer scrap, equipment cost per wafer, optimize equipment capability and utilization to meet operational needs

• Provide feedback / training to AEs and TAs on their troubleshooting skills, equipment knowledge, decision making, risks assessment

• Follow up on SPSR, MRB, 8D, TECN, and ECN documentation for closure of issues / events. Provide guidance to Junior Engineers

• Self audit and update specifications to meet TS16949 Quality Standard requirements

• Provide long term solution to address daily issues. Resolve department hardware chronicle issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD / MSc / Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Physics

• 5-8 years relevant experience in semiconductor industry. EPI expert.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with different cultures.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.