Engineer, Equipment Development - PCVD
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LocationFab 10N/X, Singapore
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live8h ago
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Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field
Hands-on semiconductor equipment installation, startup, maintenance, and qualification experience
Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams on equipment improvements
Equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, hardware modification, and optimization
Knowledge of vacuum, RF, gas delivery, abatement, thermal, robotics, and chamber systems
Equipment characterization, verification, qualification, and performance data analysis
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation
Strong hands-on engineering mindset with a passion for solving real equipment problems
Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional and global development environments
Strong project ownership and execution capability
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple technical projects simultaneously
Independent problem solver with a bias toward action and continuous improvement
PCVD/PECVD equipment development experience
Equipment transfer from R&D to manufacturing/HVM
Chamber hardware, process kit, vacuum, or subsystem development and optimization
Equipment component selection and integration, including pumps, abatement, chillers, and gas systems
Knowledge of EMI progression, technology qualification, and HVM readiness
FOAK equipment introduction or technology development experience
Skills
vacuum
RF
gas delivery
abatement
thermal
robotics
chamber systems
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.
About the role
The PCVD Equipment Development Engineer supports the development, qualification, optimization, and transfer of advanced PCVD equipment and subsystems for semiconductor manufacturing. The role focuses on hands-on equipment engineering, including installation, troubleshooting, hardware modification, root cause analysis, performance optimization, and transfer to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).
Main Responsibilities
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Lead and support equipment development activities for new and existing PCVD platforms, subsystems, and enabling technologies.
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Execute hands-on characterization, engineering experiments, and learning plans to evaluate equipment capability, reliability, and manufacturability.
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Analyze equipment and process data to identify improvement opportunities, drive design learning, and mitigate technical risk.
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Develop, evaluate, and implement hardware modifications to improve equipment performance, reliability, maintainability, and cost of ownership.
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Support equipment build, installation, startup, qualification, and technology transfer activities at development and manufacturing sites.
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Troubleshoot complex equipment issues through systematic root cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective actions.
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Collaborate with equipment suppliers, facilities, process engineering, manufacturing, and global development teams to achieve project objectives.
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Manage engineering change activities including design reviews, validation plans, risk assessments, and implementation tracking.
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Develop equipment roadmaps and Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs) required to advance toolsets through EMI maturity levels and prepare them for HVM transfer.
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Drive reliability, uptime, and productivity improvements through structured engineering methodologies and hands-on technical execution.
Other Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain technical documentation including equipment specifications, engineering reports, lessons learned, qualification reports, and development roadmaps.
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Present project progress, technical findings, and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
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Support supplier evaluations, design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and onsite equipment commissioning activities.
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Ensure compliance with Micron safety, environmental, contamination control, and cleanroom requirements.
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Participate in global development projects and support technology deployment across multiple manufacturing sites.
AI Responsibilities
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Integrate AI-assisted tools and data-driven methods to improve engineering efficiency, accelerate problem-solving, and enhance decision-making.
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Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation for equipment monitoring, data analysis, predictive maintenance, and workflow optimization.
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Share and apply AI-enabled best practices that improve equipment development effectiveness and engineering productivity.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
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Hands-on semiconductor equipment installation, startup, maintenance, and qualification experience.
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Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams on equipment improvements.
Technical Skills
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Equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, hardware modification, and optimization.
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Knowledge of vacuum, RF, gas delivery, abatement, thermal, robotics, and chamber systems.
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Equipment characterization, verification, qualification, and performance data analysis.
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
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PCVD/PECVD equipment development experience.
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Equipment transfer from R&D to manufacturing/HVM.
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Chamber hardware, process kit, vacuum, or subsystem development and optimization.
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Equipment component selection and integration, including pumps, abatement, chillers, and gas systems.
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Knowledge of EMI progression, technology qualification, and HVM readiness.
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FOAK equipment introduction or technology development experience.
Soft Skills
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Strong hands-on engineering mindset with a passion for solving real equipment problems.
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Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills.
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Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional and global development environments.
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Strong project ownership and execution capability.
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple technical projects simultaneously.
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Independent problem solver with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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