Senior Principal EPI Process Engineer

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Singapore NXP Semiconductors Full time

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We are looking for Process Engineer role in preparation for the formation of the joint venture of NXP and VIS, known as VSMC.

Job Description

This posting is for a Senior Principal EPI Process Engineer in a high volume, 300mm wafer manufacturing environment. The Senior Principal EPI Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining epitaxial growth processes for advanced semiconductor devices. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high material quality, yield, and process stability for both R&D and high-volume manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize epitaxial growth processes for silicon semiconductors.
  • Manage daily operations of epitaxy reactors and fine-tune process parameters to meet target specifications for thickness, doping, uniformity, and crystal quality.
  • Implement and maintain SPC (Statistical Process Control) and FDC (Fault Detection and Classification) systems.
  • Analyze metrology data to monitor material quality and drive improvements.
  • Reduce defectivity mechanisms and improve process control
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process deviations and yield issues.
  • Participate in and/or lead cross-functional and lean activity teams.
  • Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the engineering and manufacturing communities
  • Drive equipment performance to maximize capacity and yield performance.
  • Improve cost performance of equipment.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in CMP process improvement.

Required Skills/Experience
  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other relevant engineering discipline is required.
  • Minimum 15 years semiconductor EPI process engineering experience is required.
  • Process knowledge and experience of EPI equipment.
  • Strong background in SPC & FDC is required.
  • Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.
  • Demonstrated application of structured problem solving methodology along with creative thinking to drive to failure root cause.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results.
  • Demonstrated experience with Design of Experiments.
  • Demonstrated experience with automated fault detection and control systems.
  • General understanding of equipment component behavior.

More information about NXP in Singapore...

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesSemiconductor Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Software Development

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