Wafer Map Handling Support Engineer

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Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
5-7 Years Experience
Semiconductor
The Role
The Wafer Map Handling Support Engineer will enhance wafer map handling processes, manage wafer map data, provide technical support to engineering teams, and contribute to process optimization. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
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Join Nexperia and connect your unique talents and passion to your goals for a fulfilling career with growth and reward. We are a global semiconductor manufacturer with a highly skilled and diverse workforce of over 15,000 employees from over 50 countries worldwide. Every electronic design in the world can be made complete with Nexperia products. 

To meet the customer’s evolving needs, our engineers are dedicated to developing cutting-edge semiconductor solution via advanced design tools and methodologies to create innovative products that deliver high performance, reliability, efficiency, and quality.

Nevertheless, we are also committed to provide a positive and supportive environment for our employees. We offer competitive compensation packages, health and wellness programs, on-the-job training, and career development opportunities. As well as promotes work-life balance by offering flexible work arrangements and various employee engagement initiatives.

Together be part of something bigger, only at Nexperia

About the role 

The Wafer Map Handling Support Engineer will be responsible for supporting and enhancing wafer map handling processes, ensuring smooth data flow between wafer-level manufacturing and test equipment, and providing technical support to engineering and production teams. The role will include managing wafer map data, resolving issues related to map translation, integrating with automated systems, and contributing to process optimization. This engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product engineering, yield analysis, and IT support, to maintain high-quality production output and support continuous improvement initiatives

What you will do

  • Wafer Map Management & Data Handling
    • Manage wafer map data for semiconductor products across different process stages, including sorting, assembly, and testing.
    • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot wafer map translation scripts to support equipment and product changes.
    • Coordinate with the engineering and production teams to set up and validate new wafer map formats.
    • Monitor and ensure correct map handling for seamless data flow between Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and automated test equipment.
  • Technical Support & Issue Resolution
    • Act as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting wafer map handling issues in production environments, member of global virtual wafer map handling support team.
    • Analyze data discrepancies and equipment interface problems, proposing effective solutions.
    • Work with equipment vendors and IT support to resolve software/hardware-related map handling problems.
  • Process Improvement & Automation
    • Identify opportunities to standardize and to streamline wafer map handling processes and reduce manual interventions.
    • Drive the implementation of best practices for wafer map handling
  • Documentation & Compliance
    • Create and maintain detailed documentation, including process flows, and troubleshooting guides.
    • Ensure compliance with company standards and semiconductor industry requirements for data management and quality.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
    • Liaise with product engineers, yield enhancement teams, and IT departments to align wafer map handling processes with product requirements.
    • Collaborate with software vendors, delivering SW solutions and upgrades
    • Support the deployment of new products and processes by configuring and validating corresponding wafer maps.

What you will need

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a related field.
  • Relevant experience or certifications in semiconductor manufacturing and data management are a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with a focus on data handling, test engineering, or manufacturing support.
  • Proven expertise in wafer map management, data translation, and interfacing with manufacturing/test equipment.
  • Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Perl, SQL) for data handling and automation.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, SPC tools) and test platforms.
  • Experience in using wafer map formats such as STDF, KLA SINF3 and other industry standards.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and backend test processes.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and compliance protocols related to wafer handling (e.g., JEDEC, SEMI).

This is your department and colleagues:

The Nexperia Map Handling activity is part of Nexperias IT team and is in charge to deliver a fluent wafermap handling process for all our products. Your colleagues are spread around the world, being present close to the various manufacturing sites.

Why work for us?

At Nexperia, we offer comprehensive compensation and benefits package tailored to your individual needs, including:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits: we offer competitive salaries, bonuses, and benefits packages to our employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  • Career development opportunities: We provide various career development opportunities, including training programs, mentoring, and leadership development programs, to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers.
  • Employee engagement initiatives: We have various employee engagement initiatives, such as team-building activities, social events, and employee recognition programs, to promote a positive work culture and enhance employee morale.
  • Health and wellness programs: We promote employee health and wellness through various on-site programs to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance from the perspective of physical and mentality.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia®  is a registered trademark.

Nexperia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Company
Cabuyao, Laguna
3,887 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company with a rich European history and over 15,000 employees across Europe, Asia, and the United States. As a leading expert in the development and production of essential semiconductors, Nexperia’s components enable the basic functionality of virtually every electronic design in the world – from automotive and industrial to mobile and consumer applications.
The company serves a global customer base, shipping more than 100 billion products annually. These products are recognized as benchmarks in efficiency – in process, size, power and performance. Nexperia's commitment to innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and stringent industry requirements are evident in its extensive IP portfolio, its expanding product range and its certification to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
For questions or more information about our career opportunities: [email protected] Connect with us today and become a part of TeamNexperia! Nexperia - Efficiency Wins.

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