Senior Staff Engineer , Unit Process Engineering

Are you an experienced semiconductor engineering professional passionate about equipment excellence , process optimization , and smart manufacturing ? Join us as a Senior Staff Engineer, Unit Process Engineering , where you will play a critical role in driving the performance, reliability, and innovation of our Backend Scan-Pack and AOI manufacturing platforms .

In this role, you will lead initiatives to optimize equipment uptime, improve yield and process stability, and support the introduction of new technologies in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to solve complex engineering challenges while driving Industry 4.0 , automation , and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Be responsible for Semiconductor Backend Scan, Pack, AOI Equipment, and Unit Process Engineering operations.
• Own the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Scan & Pack equipment performance, availability, and stability.
• Drive Preventive Maintenance (PM) optimization, spare parts readiness, MTBA/MTBF improvements, downtime reduction, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead and actively participate in Industry 4.0, factory automation, process improvement, and cross-functional cost reduction projects.
• Own and maintain Machine & Process FMEA, OJTI programs, OCAP troubleshooting guides, PM checklists, and support technician capability development.
• Lead investigations on customer returns, deviation management, crisis management, risk assessment, and mitigation activities.
• Enhance process stability, support production ramp-up, and drive defect reduction and yield improvement through data analytics and machine learning.
• Support the qualification and release of new equipment and processes, including equipment buy-off, process qualification, recipe setup, capability studies, and production ramp support for MSP platforms.

Your profile

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry.

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with semiconductor MSP / Scan-Pack platforms, including:

• KLA Tencor systems

• Handler systems

• AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) / Vision systems

• Pick-and-place equipment

• Shuttle handling systems

• Packing-related equipment and materials

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and proven leadership experience, including vendor and supplier management.

• Expertise in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Lean Six Sigma, 8D Problem Solving Methodology, and APC/SPC (Advanced Process Control / Statistical Process Control).

• Proficient in data analysis and data visualization tools, such as:

• Minitab

• JMP

• Tableau

• Power BI

• Experience with IATF 16949 Quality Management System requirements and change management processes.

• Ability to drive continuous improvement, equipment performance optimization, and manufacturing excellence initiatives in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

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