Job Description
Role Description Lead team of application engineers in SE Asia and working with Etch, CVD, PVD Business unit team, the primary responsibilities of this role will be to perform field engineering & application activities related to PVD, Etch, CVD process in CMOS, Memory, MEMS, Power & Advanced Packaging market segments. This will involve working on several different process module types and a huge range of applications at multiple customer sites, collecting data, investigating problems & generating new processes to meet the customer requirements, as well as an element of hardware testing. Additional responsibilities would include writing technical reports for both internal and external use. This role will also involve advising both KLA field teams and other members of the Newport team on escalation status, application development and process tuning This position will be based in Singapore and reporting directly into Apps Manager in SE Asia. Role will involve up to 40% international travel, typically to Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and India. Key Duties Problem Solving & Trouble Shooting Supporting key customer escalations in the region Data collection & analysis, reporting Detailed problem solving using 8D methodology Product & Process development Identifying weaknesses in the product based on customer needs Develop solutions on site with customers for those needs using existing toolset Where outside toolset capability, feeding back customer developments, engagement & needs to UK business unit Develop new processes in line with KLA roadmaps Plan, work and implement solutions in a safe, logical and timely manner Tool Qualification Together with the field team obtaining field acceptance on customer’s sites Minimum Qualifications Proven experience of wafer processing gained either at an equipment vendor or a wafer fab. A Creative and innovative approach to problem solving leading to novel but practical solutions. Experience directly with PVD, Etch, CVD process development
