Hardware Qualification & Development Support Team Engineer

Applied Materials is an innovation-driven company. We are the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our ability to identify emerging technologies that can complement and leverage Applied's materials engineering expertise is critical to the company's continued growth. To accelerate our growth programs, Applied Materials fosters a vibrant innovation network of academics, researchers, government organizations, commercial partners and entrepreneurs in the ecosystems we operate in. Singapore is a key ecosystem for Applied Materials. Refer to the link for more information. https://www.appliedmaterials.com/company/collaboration

Applied's Joint Lab for Applied Process Equipment Accelerator (APEX) aims to develop materials and components for semiconductor equipment, as well as new processes that maximize resource efficiency and minimize material waste in manufacturing. These innovations are targeted for Industry of Things (IoT), Communications, Automotive, Power and Sensors (ICAPS) markets, which are strategic growth areas for Applied Materials. The joint lab will also enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore to support development of these solutions.

As a Hardware Qualification & Development Support Team Engineer, you will be performing key responsibilities listed below.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tool build, integration, testing and troubleshooting
• Ensure tool remains up for Process and other hardware qualifications
• Work with Clean Room Facilities group to specify facilities requirements
• Understand facilities availability and needs of the tool and work with the facilities group to manage & troubleshoot any facilities related issues
• High level technical knowledge in at least one R&D discipline (Optic, Electronic, Motion, SEM): (1) Support R&D module owner in Off & On Tool Module Integration, Calibration and Qualification (2) Qualify Module performance to spec (on & off tool) (3) Support R&D Development (C&F) activities
• Qualification of non-system components (isolated from application)
• Define & execute Qualification plans; Define, execute and qualify calibration procedures (off and on tool)
• Performs all standard service activities through Tier I. Able to perform routine preventative maintenance within established timeframes. Completes quality repairs
• Responds to customer tool issues by communicating with other engineers and participating in escalation conference calls
• May participate in projects to reduce costs and increase uptime.
• Verifies operational quality of system equipment. Assists senior engineers as needed
• Applies diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems. Uses training and experience to identify some process, software or hardware related system problems.
• Strives to perform BKM's. Uses knowledge management systems. Follows all IP guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility for complete customer satisfaction within work area
• Assists in planning, communicating, and coordinating support plans with customer management
• Complies with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrates safety as a value

• Prior hands-on experiences in Wafer Fabrication Semiconductor tools (CVD, PVD)
• Relevant education qualification in Engineering
• Ability to work with deadlines and with all levels of stakeholders
• Ability to work in cleanroom work environment

• Science Park II (No company transport available)