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STMicroelectronics

Equipment Engineer for SMIF (AMHS)

STMicroelectronics
Integrated Device ManufacturingSingaporeFull-time3 weeks ago
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About the role

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Equipment Engineer responsible for sustaining and improving SMIF loadports (AMHS) in a semiconductor fab. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and vendor coordination to meet uptime and quality targets.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Own and sustain LPI/LPT/ES2 SMIF loadports (and related front‑end wafer handling interfaces) to meet fab uptime, reliability, and quality targets.
  • Plan, execute, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM), calibration, and spare parts strategy for SMIF/FOUP loadports.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting for SMIF issues (mapping errors, ID read fails, door open/close faults, clamp/alignment issues, interlock & safety alarms).
  • Explore, develop, and implement internal repair capabilities for critical SMIF modules and parts to reduce cost, lead time, and vendor dependency.
  • Monitor and improve equipment KPIs (availability, MTBF, MTTR, mis‑load/mis‑map rate, alarm rate) using data and logs.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects on SMIF loadports (reliability upgrades, HW/SW changes, part life extension, cycle‑time and ergonomics improvements).
  • Coordinate new tool/loadport introductions and modifications: installation, SAT/OQ, integration tests with EFEM/tool & factory systems.
  • Ensure SMIF loadports comply with EHS, SEMI standards (SMIF/FOUP, E84, etc.) and 5S, incorporating 'Safety by Design' in all changes.
  • Create and maintain SOPs, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and train/coach technicians on SMIF loadport operation and maintenance.
  • Act as primary technical contact for loadport vendors (and internal stakeholders), managing escalations, upgrades, and service activities.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation/Control Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in semiconductor front‑end or automated wafer handling, with direct exposure to SMIF loadports or EFEMs an added advantage.
  • Strong understanding of mechatronic systems used in loadports: motors, drives, sensors, mapping mechanisms, clamps, door/openers, safety circuits.
  • Hands‑on experience troubleshooting SMIF handling issues (mapping, ID, alignment, door & interlock problems) is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with SEMI standards and interfaces relevant to SMIF (e.g., SMIF specs, E84 handshake; SECS/GEM exposure is a plus).
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical/pneumatic schematics, and vendor manuals for loadports.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, using data, logs, and methods such as 5‑Why, FMEA, Pareto to eliminate chronic SMIF issues.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills; able to work closely with production, process, automation, maintenance, and equipment vendors.
  • Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment, support shift/on‑call needs, and participate in vendor trainings when required.