SOITEC MICROELECTRONICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Furnace Equipment Engineer-Senior in East Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 6,300 - Ricebowl

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 *************)

• Hands on flat zone tuning, profiling adjustment, tube change, heater change, rapid cooling system *************)

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

Soitec is the world's leading supplier of engineered substrates that are enabling a new generation of consumer electronic devices. The Group designs and manufactures innovative semiconductor materials especially silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers based on its SmartCut technology. These substrates are then patterned and cut into chips to make circuits for electronic components. Soitec offers unique and competitive solutions for miniaturizing chips, improving their performance and reducing their energy usage.

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 smart phones, tablets, computers, IT servers and data centers as well as electronic components in cars, connected devices, and industrial and medical equipment.

Soitec's technologies, projects and industrial capacity make it one of the crown jewels of France's industrial sector. The company was founded 25 years ago in Grenoble's high-tech ecosystem and now has a presence throughout the world.

Soitec's mission is to innovate and industrialize advanced engineered substrate for mobile, high-performance and advanced microelectronic applications.