Job Summary
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma / Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics or related technical discipline
- 3–6 years of experience in Semiconductor FAB / Equipment Engineering / Field Service
- Hands-on experience in tool installation & start-up activities
- Good English communication skills (spoken & written)
- Willingness to work in cleanroom / fab environments and global project sites
Key Responsibilities
- Strong understanding of:
- Semiconductor equipment modules (any one or more): Lithography / Dry Etch / Thin Film / Diffusion / Metrology / Wet
- Tool start-up procedures as per OEM guidelines
- Electromechanical systems and control logic
- Hands-on experience in:
- Tool power-up and initialization sequences
- Hardware functional checks and subsystem verification
- Handler & wafer transfer system validation
- Working knowledge of:
- Sensors, actuators, PLC basics, interlocks
- Utility systems (Electrical, Gas, Vacuum, CDA, Chilled water)
- Ability to:
- Read schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and OEM manuals
- Execute structured troubleshooting and fault isolation
Added Advantage:
- Experience in Semiconductor wafer FAB environment
- Exposure to OEM start-up checklists and qualification procedures
- Understanding of process flow and tool integration in production line
Roles & Responsibilities
Tool Start-up & Commissioning
- Execute tool start-up activities based on OEM-defined checklists
- Perform safe power-up and system initialization of equipment
- Verify equipment readiness prior to process qualification
Functional & Hardware Validation
- Conduct comprehensive hardware functional checks, including:
- Motion systems (robotics, stages, handler systems)
- Sensors, actuators, interlocks and alarms
- Validate core equipment modules for proper working condition
- Ensure subsystem integration and communication readiness
- Confirm utility stability and system response
- Identify and resolve start-up related issues and faults
- Perform root cause analysis for hardware or interface issues
- Coordinate with OEM / senior engineers for complex failures
Subsystem Verification
- Check and validate:
- Wafer handling systems (robot, aligner, load port, EFEM)
- Process chambers / modules readiness
- Gas flow, vacuum, temperature, and pressure systems
- Confirm utility stability and system response
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete OEM checklists, reports, and start-up documentation
- Maintain accurate logs of issues, fixes, and observations
- Adhere strictly to:
- EHS and cleanroom protocols
- Customer site procedures and quality standards