Implant Equipment Engineer/Senior

The Implant Equipment Engineer is responsible for sustaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing ion implantation equipment to support high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. This role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, ensuring process stability, and driving continuous improvements in yield, efficiency, and reliability while maintaining strict compliance with safety and cleanroom standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Maintenance & Uptime

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) on ion implantation tools

• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime

• Ensure equipment meets operational performance and safety standards

• Manage spare parts inventory and track critical components

2. Process Support & Optimization

• Support production by ensuring stable and repeatable implantation processes

• Collaborate with process engineers to optimize implant parameters (e.g., dose, energy, beam current)

• Monitor tool performance using Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Drive yield improvement and defect reduction initiatives

3. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment and process issues

• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, FMEA)

• Implement and sustain corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

4. Continuous Improvement

• Lead or participate in productivity, quality, and cost-reduction projects

• Improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)

• Enhance equipment efficiency, reliability, and automation

5. Installation & Qualification

• Support installation, setup, and acceptance of new equipment (SAT/FAT)

• Perform equipment qualification and process buy-off activities

• Collaborate with vendors on upgrades, retrofits, and modifications

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation

• Prepare reports on equipment performance, downtime, and improvement initiatives

• Update and maintain SOPs and work instructions

7. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with fab safety protocols and cleanroom standards

• Safely handle high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, and hazardous gases

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Equipment uptime (%)

Yield impact

Preventive maintenance (PM) compliance rate

Requirements:

Educational Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related discipline) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, OR

• Diploma in Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

Experience

• Relevant experience in semiconductor equipment engineering, preferably in ion implantation

Technical / Job Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment maintenance

• Experience in troubleshooting and sustaining complex equipment systems

• Excellent knowledge of ion implanter tool types will be an added advantage

• Familiarity with SPC, MTBF, MTTR, and yield improvement methodologies

• Hands-on experience with high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, and gas handling systems

Personal Capabilities

• Team player with strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Passion for continuous learning and self-improvement

• Proven track record in problem solving and process improvement within a semiconductor manufacturing environment

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high-volume production setting

• Good communication and collaboration skills

• Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented mindset