Senior Engineer, Real-Time Defect Analysis (RDA), Equipment Development

Staff/Principal Engineer, NAND TD, RDA

Principal/Staff Engineer - Process Development, CVD/Diffusion

Dry Etch Principal Engineer/ MTS Lead, Process Development, Advance NAND

Process Technician

Mechanical Engineer

M4 Manager IV, Customer Engineer

Tool Room Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Development Engineer (Product Quality) 

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Technical Expertise: Capable to provide manual cuts along with building skills for future automated FIB cuts&nbsp;</li><li>Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Equipment Management: Set up equipment, monitor stability, improve capability, and interact with vendor representatives for advanced functionality and application work.</li><li>Recipe Management: Write or modify equipment recipes to support the needs of the RDA area.</li><li>Tool Recovery: Perform basic and advanced recoveries of down tools for assigned workstations.</li><li>Software Upgrades: Drive software upgrades and improvements, working with internal and external vendors for implementation.</li><li>Tool Monitoring: Monitor tool qualification SPC charts for deviations, initiate tool repairs, and adjust limits as necessary.</li><li>Data Science skills: Apply scripting, coding, or programming for monitoring performance and capabilities of the inspection data</li><li>Data Analysis: Collect and analyze tool/process data to suggest ways to improve performance and efficiency.</li><li>Collaboration: Collaborate with vendors for escalation results on application issues and with Equipment Owners to identify long-term solutions to tool issues.</li><li>Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective vendor and team interactions.</li><li>Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.</li></ul> Requirements: Application Expertise:&nbsp;<ul><li>Deep technical expertise in Focused Ion Beam (FIB) operations, including advanced cross sectioning, milling optimization, and defect characterization</li><li>Strong proficiency in SEM imaging and interpretation for systematic/random defect identification</li></ul> Training and Mentoring:&nbsp;<ul><li>Proven experience in training and mentoring engineers and technicians</li></ul> Vendor Relations: <ul><li>Experience working with vendors for FIB/SEM equipment setup, troubleshooting, and upgrades &gt;3years</li></ul> Education:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science &amp; Engineering, or related field accepted</li></ul> Experience: <ul><li>More than 5 years semiconductor manufacturing experience in RDA/inspection recipe setup for defect analysis&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Own the site-level RDA strategy and annual roadmap aligned to NAND TD technology nodes.</li><li>Lead analysis of experimental and production flows to detect, classify, and trend systematic and random defects.</li><li>Establish, track, and report program health metrics (baseline health, detection rates, false positives, MTTR).</li><li>Direct fast containment for defect excursions: trigger tool quarantines, define hold criteria, and lead 8D corrective actions.</li><li>Architect inspection recipes and sampling strategies; optimize sensitivity, throughput, and cost of ownership.</li><li>Partner with Process Integration, Yield, and Data Science to correlate inspection signals to device performance and yield.</li><li>Influence supplier roadmaps; evaluate, qualify, and release next gen optical/e-beam inspection capabilities.</li><li>Standardize and disseminate Best Known Methods (BKM) across global TD and manufacturing sites.</li><li>Mentor, coach, and upskill engineers; develop succession plans and technical ladders within the RDA domain.</li><li>Champion safety and continuous improvement (CIP); drive kaizen/lean initiatives that improve cycle time and learning velocity.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years relevant semiconductor experience, or Master’s/PhD with 5+ years.</li><li>Minimum 3+ years hands-on RDA experience in semiconductor manufacturing or equipment engineering.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in defect inspection, process monitoring, and yield learning.</li></ul> Technical Competencies <ul><li>Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) systems and workflows.</li><li>Optical and e-beam inspection technologies.</li><li>Statistical data analysis, correlation development, and large dataset interpretation.</li><li>Semiconductor process integration and technology development.</li><li>Root cause analysis and systematic problem solving (e.g., 8D, DMAIC).</li><li>Leadership &amp; Behavioral Competencies</li><li>Recognized technical authority with the ability to influence without direct authority.</li><li>Strong mentoring and coaching mindset with proven talent development outcomes.</li><li>Clear, concise communication skills across technical and executive audiences.</li><li>Ownership-driven, execution-focused; comfortable operating in ambiguity.</li><li>Impact &amp; Success Measures</li><li>Reduced defect-related yield loss and faster learning cycles.</li><li>On-time qualification and adoption of next-generation inspection capabilities.</li><li>Uplift in organizational RDA skill depth and succession pipeline.</li><li>Alignment of inspection strategy and capability to future NAND nodes.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop and optimize unit processes to meet yield and quality targets for advanced NAND devices</li><li>Evaluate innovative process and equipment solutions for early experimentation and process margin improvement</li><li>Collaborate with Singapore-based Diffusion manufacturing teams to identify and prioritize key technology challenges</li><li>Integrate and troubleshoot processes within cross-functional teams focused on yield and quality enhancement</li><li>Partner with Boise TD Films teams to align future device requirements with process capabilities</li><li>Identify disruptive process technologies early and define viable implementation paths with global TD and manufacturing teams</li><li>Conduct fundamental research, hardware evaluations, and novel process testing to support intellectual property generation</li><li>Design and execute experiments to expand process margins and validate manufacturability of next-node solutions</li><li>Lead cross-functional initiatives to simplify processes and implement improvements</li><li>Embed best-known manufacturing practices into early-stage development of new nodes</li><li>Develop and apply advanced process monitoring and control methodologies.</li><li>Serve as a technical expert, contributing to process, equipment, and procedural improvements</li><li>Lead multidisciplinary projects across teams, sites, and suppliers focused on quality, yield, cost, and productivity</li><li>Advise management on significant technical issues and drive innovation through patents and technical publications</li><li>Maintain strict adherence to our client Intellectual Property protection policies</li><li>Engage continuously with global TD partners and suppliers to push for breakthrough solutions</li><li>Own and manage module-level business processes</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor/Masters in Materials Science, Electrical/Electronics, Chemical, Microelectronic Engineering, Physics with minimum 5 years of relevant experience or PhD in Materials Science, Electrical/Electronics, Chemical, Microelectronic Engineering, Physics</li></ul> Strong understanding of: <ul><li>Flow dynamics, thermodynamics, and physical phenomena in deposition</li><li>Precursor depletion effects in 3D structures and mitigation strategies</li><li>Interface characterization techniques (e.g., SIMS, XPS, EDX, SEM/TEM)</li><li>Integration and structural constraints in film deposition processes</li><li>Memory process flows, especially for planar and vertical NAND</li><li>Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Y3) and Design of Experiments (DoE)</li><li>Excellent communication skills for both in-person and remote interactions</li><li>Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Program and Project Management <ul><li>Manage efforts and set the strategy for developing process technology for assigned products in Process R&amp;D.</li><li>Offer routine project coordination and technical support to your process development team.</li><li>Handle the demands of several customers to determine priorities for your team.</li><li>Resolve yield and defect issues related to your process area.</li><li>Collaborate with the Manufacturing Development Engineering team to meet R&amp;D product quality and cycle time goals.</li><li>Work with R&amp;D Management, Process Integration, and High-Volume Manufacturing Sites to regularly align on project requirements, priorities, and timelines.</li><li>Engage manufacturing sites, Manufacturing Integration, and Central Teams to provide technical direction and maintain alignment between production and R&amp;D.</li><li>Drive ongoing process and operational efficiency improvements to meet the needs of PI and manufacturing by actively interacting with the equipment development team and suppliers.</li><li>Interact with equipment and chemical vendors to ensure alignment and timely progress on our roadmaps, as well as foster a positive relationship.</li></ul> Performance Management <ul><li>Partner with direct reports to develop long/short-term goals and projects that meet the needs of the Technology Development department.</li><li>Offer ongoing feedback to your team members on performance, establishing a career plan and mentoring your team members to encourage their professional development.</li><li>Set and communicate performance goals for the team, and lead goal-based performance evaluations for all team members.</li><li>Mentor team members on technical as well as soft skills (presentation skills, risk management, decision making, vendor interaction, etc.)</li><li>Recognize and reward company team members for outstanding performance.</li><li>Recruit both external and internal candidates to fill headcount in the group.</li><li>Provide conflict resolution if issues arise.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>PhD or Masters in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, along with at least 8 years of experience in the semiconductor industry concentrating on dry etch technology and managing personnel.</li><li>Bachelors degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, along with at least 15 years of experience in the semiconductor sector concentrating on Dry Etch technology and managing personnel.</li><li>At least five years of experience leading a process development team in a semiconductor R&amp;D or high-volume manufacturing environment.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of Plasma Dry Etch Technology.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in high aspect ratio etch development.</li><li>Demonstration of collaborative ways of problem solving.</li><li>Understand hard mask requirements based on material properties.</li><li>Positive relationship building skills, both with internal and external customers.</li><li>Demonstrated structured problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and presentation).</li><li>Experience in being a mentor to manage the performance of direct reports.</li><li>Ability to seek opportunities for continuous improvement, as a team member, leader, and for the organization.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Assisting engineer to work on developing process technology for advanced CVD / PVD processes</li><li>Responsible for performing basic recipe and CH troubleshooting during process runs and implement changes based on directions from the engineer&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Owner for the execution of module process, data collection for measurement &amp; inspection and sharing of data with the engineer</li><li>Interact with internal and external CH and metrology tool owners to align for tool time, execute process sequence and collect data to feedback to engineer</li><li>Occasional over-time to support process engineering support activities</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Ability to work on rotational day, afternoon or night/ overnight shift</li><li>Basic understanding on semiconductor process is preferred</li><li>Candidates with prior semiconductor equipment experiences can be considered</li><li>Prior experience in Process Technology as technician in Fab/Cleanroom area (CVD, PVD, ALD etc.) will be added advantage</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>In support of design projects, coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components/equipment and identify sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve basic technical issues</li><li>Design or modify mechanical engineering layouts/schematics, and/or detailed drawings/specifications of limited scope under direct supervision</li><li>Perform and document engineering test reports under direct supervision</li><li>Generate related alpha/gamma documentation for product release under direct supervision</li><li>Perform engineering analysis under direct supervision</li><li>Troubleshoots a variety of mechanical problems of general difficulty under direct supervision</li><li>Effective use of engineering processes in the resolution of basic mechanical problems of limited scope</li><li>May be responsible for the design, development and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle</li><li>Work with suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives.</li><li>Perform 3D modelling</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering</li><li>Basic knowledge or experiences in semiconductor industry</li><li>Prior 3D modelling experiences will be an added advantage</li><li>Skilled in Unigraphics - NX</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Forecasts financial, manpower, and operational requirements for key businesses (start up, warranty, service agreements, paid service). Identifies and pursues service agreement business in conjunction with marketing and sales.</li><li>Manages start ups in terms of time and cost requirements. Manages local inventories and RMA procedure. Maintains DSO according to goal. Manages systems start up and warranty cost under reserve.</li><li>Ensures customer satisfaction with Company service and system performance.</li><li>Interviews, hires, and trains customer engineers as necessary to support regional business.</li><li>Ensures employee satisfaction through:</li><li>Communication of business progress and all related action.</li><li>Setting goals and controlling achievements.</li><li>Establishing training and career development plans.</li><li>Ensures the appropriate safety practices among customer engineers. Develop CE skills. Spots and develops managerial/other specialist talent.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures employee satisfaction through:</li><li>Escalates system downs according to valid escalation procedure, to ensure earliest possible return to service. Reports in a timely and accurate manner as required.</li><li>Achieves guaranteed up time and other parameters as sold to customers.</li><li>Promotes quality improvement processes to:</li><li>Reduce cycle time</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of technical performance&nbsp;</li><li>Empower the work force</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>10–12+ years experience</li><li>Managing teams of 8–10 engineers/technicians</li><li>Strong semiconductor customer engineering background&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: People Management and Development: <ul><li>Allocate and balance work across direct reports.</li><li>Review and provide timely performance feedback to direct reports.</li><li>Mentor, develop and motivate them.</li><li>Resolve people issues in the team in order to achieve targeted department performance and enhance staffs capability and working passion.</li></ul> Toolroom Production Management <ul><li>Develop toolroom production plan.</li><li>Allocate manpower based on toolroom production plan.</li><li>Monitor toolroom production plan execution and product quality.</li><li>Monitor 5S, ISO9000, , security discipline execution.</li><li>Check and monitor production report in order to ensure toolroom production operation run smoothly and improve product quality, production efficiency, on time delivery and reduce product scrap rate.</li></ul> Continuous Improvement: <ul><li>Improve toolroom related processes.</li><li>Review staff reasonable suggestion and customer complain and push improvement action plan implementation.</li><li>Evaluate and introduce new equipment, technology and materials in order to improve toolroom production operation efficiency.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.&nbsp;</li><li>3 years toolroom related work experience.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Responsible for various KPI’s pertaining manufacturing engineering and Team Management skills is must.</li><li>Responsible for assembly Process, Tool Design development, (New &amp; Old tools) Qualification and Trial</li><li>Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout</li><li>Work with Global COE Assembly to drive continuous improvement in Assembly Technology / Process</li><li>Maintain proper documentation and for all assembly tooling, Spares and Process Set-up&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure all Tooling / automation design drawings (Soft &amp; Hard Copy) are up to date.</li><li>Impart trainings and development for new joiners, Technical Trainees etc.</li><li>Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineer for new product development and process improvement.</li><li>Assessing resource requirements and opportunity for Automation and Process Productivity improvement</li><li>Review of deployment</li><li>Review ISO documents and update, Engage in ISO audits.</li><li>Visit vendors for Assembly tooling assessment (Capability, Know How &amp; Capacity)</li><li>Monitoring of AM and PM and Effectiveness&nbsp;</li><li>Able to run the machine and instruct and train technicians to run the machine</li><li>CCD and PLC and Electrical Knowledge Preferably</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering major or Electrical Engineering</li><li>10+ years’ experience and practitioner in the automation assembly and Tooling Design &amp; Development</li><li>CAD Knowledge Must, preferably Pro E / Creo &amp; Auto-cad, Solidworks, HMI (Human Machine interface).</li><li>DFM analysis, New automation or manual assembly / Tooling RFQ.</li><li>Assembly line Tooling &amp; Tool Debugging Knowledge.&nbsp;</li><li>Computer Knowledge, MS Office etc, SAP knowledge added advantage</li><li>Integrity; Accountability; Communication; Outgoing&nbsp;</li><li>Ergonomic and lean manufacturing practitioner</li><li>Advance digital acumen, MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and traceability.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Customer Quality &amp; Technical Ownership: <ul><li>Act as the primary technical experts working closely with GQM, KQM, FSE, and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Lead customer complaint investigations, including root cause analysis using structured methodologies (e.g. 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D), and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).</li><li>Ensure high-quality failure analysis (FA) reports supported by strong technical justification; challenge and close invalid or non-reproducible cases with data-driven rationale.</li><li>Drive fast response, structured escalation, and effective containment actions to improve response time and customer confidence.</li><li>Clearly translate customer complaints into technical, reliability, and risk-based problem statements.</li><li>Review customer quality documentation, including FAI, First Lot Approval, control plans, and inspection reports.</li><li>Ensure out-of-control situations are managed effectively through well-defined OCAPs, including timely containment and recovery actions.</li><li>Maintain high standards for 8D reports and monitor closure turnaround time to meet customer expectations.</li><li>Support regular customer quality reviews and maintain strong working relationships with key customer contacts.</li><li>Initiate internal technical quality improvement initiatives based on customer feedback, field failure data, and risk analysis.</li><li>Strengthen decision-making by identifying the most pragmatic solutions through cross-functional analysis of design, process, and supplier factors.</li></ul> Engineering &amp; Product Quality Assurance: <ul><li>Maintain strong product knowledge covering design intent, materials, machining, assembly, and related manufacturing processes.</li><li>Act as technical authority during escalations, challenging design or process decisions based on field data, reliability risk, and customer impact.</li><li>Support failure analysis and laboratory activities; convert findings into concrete design, process, or control improvements.</li><li>Serve as the link between field failures and design robustness, ensuring lessons learned are embedded into future products and updates.</li></ul> New Product Introduction &amp; Change Management: <ul><li>Participate in NPI and engineering change control processes to ensure customer quality, CTQ, and Copy Exact compliance.</li><li>Ensure customized or newly developed products fully meet customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Provide engineering inputs for design reviews, DFMEA/DFMA, and quality guidelines from a customer and field reliability perspective.</li></ul> Culture &amp; Way of Working: <ul><li>Embody and promote company values: Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Centricity, and Innovation.</li><li>Foster a preventive mindset and risk-based thinking across engineering and quality activities.</li><li>Engage cross-functional teams with a clear focus on long-term product excellence and customer success.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.</li><li>5–10+ years’ experience in customer quality, product engineering, or industrialization within high-mix, precision manufacturing (semiconductor equipment preferred).</li><li>Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, GD&amp;T, simulations, specifications, and tolerance concepts.</li><li>Hands-on experience with 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, DFMEA/PFMEA, DFMA, SPC, MSA, DOE.</li><li>Strong analytical, system-level, and reliability-focused thinking.</li><li>Ability to challenge technical decisions fact-based and constructively.</li><li>Strong communication skills in English, including customer-facing and executive-level discussions.</li><li>Strong command of English for global-level communication. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (for Chinese customer interaction) and Malay (for shop-floor communication) is highly advantageous.</li></ul>

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Process Technician

Mechanical Engineer

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Development Engineer (Product Quality)

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