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Jibin Joseph

Newcastle West

Summary

With 14 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, specializing in photolithography, I am a dedicated engineer prepared to contribute to team success. My strong work ethic, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills guarantee efficient and accurate task completion. I have a comprehensive understanding of lithography equipment, enabling me to navigate complex processes effortlessly. Driven by a passion for continuous learning, growth, and excellence in the semiconductor industry, I am committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Equipment Engineer

Analog Devices
Ireland, Limerick
05.2023 - Current

1. Addressed daily operational issues and led improvement projects within the photolithography work center.


2. Managed and monitored key equipment metrics to ensure optimal performance.


3. Key Projects:
a. Developed a real-time wafer mishandling detection system on ACT-8 tools using Trace UI by monitoring wafer thermal shocks.
b. Resolved long-term air line issues in the fab through a chemical cabinet retrofit (spiral-to-straight line conversion).
c. Implemented real-time failure detection for HMDS flows, coater humidity, temperature, hot plate temperatures, and WEE illuminance using Trace UI.
d. Introduced a Power BI solution for equipment scrap monitoring, enhancing visibility and providing real-time data insights for the equipment group.
e. Contributed to the fab-wide 1z2z scrap reduction project, successfully completing phase 1.
f. Optimized WEE letterbox recipes across the fab, leading to yield improvements.

Engineer, Photolithography

Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company (SSMC)
Singapore
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Tool in charge for of TEL Coaters and Developer.
  • Successfully Installed and Qualified TEL PRO-Z Track
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and troubleshoot equipment-related problems to minimize equipment downtime For Photolithography and Metrology tools.
  • Monitor and control equipment performance indices
  • Maximize uptime of equipment to sustain equipment performance
  • Co-ordinate with both process and manufacturing Engineers to ensure work is carried out efficiently to meet module objectives
  • Establish stock levels of essential spares and consumables to support equipment maintenance based on forecasted manufacturing volume
  • Forecast equipment spares and other equipment-related expenditures
  • Provide and maintain PM specifications for equipment to meet ISO requirements
  • Organize training for AEs to upgrade their technical skills to perform tasks assigned and maximize their effectiveness
  • Implement equipment improvement projects to upkeep capabilities and reliabilities of equipment with high quality.
  • Participate in 10k idea, LSS & BKM programs to optimize equipment utilization and PM cost.
  • Execute new equipment start-up to support production, from facilities hook-up, vendor start-up, to acceptance of equipment for production
  • Documentation of Corrective Action and Best-Known Methods for equipment to allow more efficient troubleshooting
  • Ensure good housekeeping and safety practices in Fab
  • Establish communication channel with Mother FAB to transfer BKM and perform benchmarking.

Staff Engineer, Maintenance , Photolithography

ams Sensors Asia Pte Ltd
Austria, Singapore
05.2017 - 12.2021
  • Subject matter expert for Lithography Coaters and Cure Furnace.
  • Became part of Singapore new fab start up and qualification.(from Clean room setup)
  • Successfully completed Installation and Qualification of 2 TEL track ACT-8, TEL Alpha 8SE, EVG Coater,C&D Coater and KOYO Oven.
  • Worked with Chemical suppliers, vendors and facility hook up team in setting up new tool utilities, moving in and installation of several Lithography tools
  • Documented Preventive maintenance procedures and risk assessments for tools.
  • Documented FMEA and EAI for lithography module
  • Work closely with different vendors in Troubleshooting and Tool improvement projects
  • Management of consumables and spare parts
  • Actively participate in Continuous improvement projects, Predictive maintenance projects.
  • Perform Preventive maintenance and maintain tool up time and wafer move targets
  • Documented Safety RA for factory License.
  • Successfully completed ISO 14001 & 45001 Internal auditor course and completed ISO audit.
  • Qualified 8",6' circular and square silicon glass wafers in production line.
  • Certified Occupational First aider and Site incident controller.
  • Determined new technique to streamline maintenance processes to increase workflow.
  • Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair and cleaning procedures.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Maintenance Engineer, Photolithography

ams Sensors Asia Pte Ltd
Austria
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance.
  • Work with ams Austria in Start-up of new- fab in Singapore (Lithography).
  • Successfully resolved tool issues related to PCS tank (Chemical cabinet and supply).
  • Involved in various tool troubleshooting and Line issues
  • Got Certified in Canon basic training and Maintenance by Canon USA Team
  • Got Certified on TEL Maintenance by TEL Europe Service Engineering Team.

Equipment Technologist, Photolithography

Micron Semiconductor Asia Pte Ltd
Singapore
05.2011 - 05.2017
  • Entitled job role of Shift Team Leader
  • Maintain tools uptime by performing preventive maintenance according to schedule as spelled out in SOP
  • Perform preventive maintenance across multiple tool types to facilitate manpower deployment, -with minimum of 2 level 1 and 1 level 2 certification for TEL Tokyo (Act-12,Lithius,Lithius PRO,Lithius PRO- V CANON, ASML.
  • Perform preventive maintenance for all machines as per schedule.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Assist process engineers in their projects or experiments. Provide all necessary data requested by engineers
  • In charge of robot data collection and robot data study
  • Shift Report & Generation and Presentation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics

University of Hertfordshire
UK, Singapore
04.2015

Diploma in Electronics - Electronics

Temasek Polythecnic
Singapore
10.2011

Skills

  • Equipment installation & Decommissioning
  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Communication and Presentation
  • Process Optimization
  • Inventory maintenance
  • Data Collection
  • Root Cause Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Became part of New fab start up.
  • Successfully installed and qualified over 10+ lithography equipments.
  • Improved efficiency of PM system by installing designing Jigs.
  • Improved scheduled tool downtime by implementing predictive maintenance.
  • Successfully evaluated and Implemented resist reduction for Cost Reduction.

Certification

  • TEL ACT-12/ ACT 8 : Certified
  • TEL Lithius, PRO, PROV,PROZ : Certified
  • TEL Alpha 8 SE Furnace : Certified
  • EVG 150 Coater and Developer : Certified
  • Industry 4.0
  • 8D,FMEA,SPC
  • Canon L1 basic operation and maintenance
  • ASML PAS 5500 Basic operation and maintenance certified.
  • KLA CD SEM, Hitachi CD SEM, Overlay basic operation.
  • ISO 14001:2015 Structured Approach to Environmental Aspects and Impacts evaluation
  • Integrated ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS and ISO14001:2015 EMS internal auditor
  • Occupational First Aider and Site incident Controller

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Additional Information

Date of Birth : 29/Nov/1990

Nationality : Indian

Singapore Permanant Reisdent

Timeline

Senior Equipment Engineer

Analog Devices
05.2023 - Current

Engineer, Photolithography

Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company (SSMC)
01.2022 - 05.2023

Staff Engineer, Maintenance , Photolithography

ams Sensors Asia Pte Ltd
05.2017 - 12.2021

Maintenance Engineer, Photolithography

ams Sensors Asia Pte Ltd
05.2017 - 10.2017

Equipment Technologist, Photolithography

Micron Semiconductor Asia Pte Ltd
05.2011 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics

University of Hertfordshire

Diploma in Electronics - Electronics

Temasek Polythecnic
Jibin Joseph