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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
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)
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
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
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
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