Laboratory Officer, Operations (FAB)

Role Overview

Join our team as a Laboratory Officer within the semiconductor fabrication unit (FAB). This position entails operating various semiconductor equipment, handling wafer processing steps, and maintaining cleanroom protocols. Effective coordination with technical teams and adherence to safety and quality standards are crucial.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate semiconductor machinery including deposition, etching, lithography, and metrology tools for wafer processing, measurements, and inspections.
• Carry out routine equipment tasks such as wafer loading/unloading, executing recipes, tracking lots, and adhering to process standards.
• Detect and resolve fundamental equipment or process issues, executing first-level recovery per standard operational procedures.
• Promptly report any abnormal tool behaviors or safety concerns to the engineering or maintenance departments.
• Collaborate with process integration teams, scientists, engineers, and external parties to schedule tool usage, conduct experiments, and collect precise data for analysis.
• Keep accurate and timely records of production planning and execution within Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Assist wafer logistics by moving lots between tools, storage, and work areas within the cleanroom environment.
• Maintain exemplary housekeeping standards based on 5S methodology ensuring tool and area readiness for audits at all times.
• Perform scheduled maintenance activities like chemical refills, replenishing supplies, and replacing consumables.
• Strictly follow Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) guidelines, chemical handling procedures, and cleanroom protocols.
• Engage actively in shift handovers with clear documentation and communication about tool status, issues, and ongoing operations.

Candidate Qualifications

• Educational background of Nitec, Higher Nitec, or Diploma in Engineering, Science, or related fields.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Preferable prior experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fabrication, or cleanroom activities.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor process operations, equipment usage, and statistical process control (SPC) concepts is advantageous.
• Strong adherence to SOPs, quality measures, and EHS policies.
• Capable of working physically within cleanroom conditions for long shifts (12-hour rotations), including standing and gowning requirements.
• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Detail-oriented with strong commitment to precise data recording and integrity.
• Effective team player with excellent communication to coordinate with engineers, technicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight, demonstrating responsibility and ownership.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency with MES systems, data entry, and Microsoft Excel or equivalent tools.