Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Expert

1. Semiconductor Equipment Sourcing Support

• Assist in identifying and evaluating suppliers of semiconductor process equipment.
• Conduct basic market research to understand available technologies and industry trends.
• Support the development of a reliable supplier network focused on performance, cost, and quality.

2. Equipment Qualification & Testing

• Participate in the technical qualification of new equipment to ensure alignment with process requirements.
• Support engineering teams during equipment performance testing, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), and SAT (Site Acceptance Test).
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth equipment installation and ramp-up.

3. Supplier Evaluation

• Support technical audits and assessments of potential equipment suppliers, including capability reviews and quality checks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide inputs for supplier selection.
• Assist in maintaining ongoing supplier relationships for upgrades, spare parts, and service support.

4. Cost & CoO Analysis Support

• Work with sourcing and finance teams to collect data for Total Cost of Ownership (CoO) assessments.
• Provide technical inputs to commercial sourcing during negotiation of warranties, service contracts, and pricing.
• Help optimize CapEx decisions by analyzing equipment performance and operational impact.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with process engineering, module engineering, manufacturing, NPI, and maintenance teams to ensure equipment meets operational needs.
• Support equipment readiness for new processes and technologies.
• Ensure maintenance and operations teams receive necessary technical documentation and vendor support.

6. Risk & Issue Management

• Assist in identifying risks related to equipment performance, supplier reliability, and delivery timelines.
• Support the development of basic mitigation plans such as backup suppliers or contingency schedules.
• Track and escalate technical or operational issues as required.

7. Technology & Market Awareness

• Stay updated on semiconductor equipment trends and emerging technologies.
• Participate in supplier meetings, webinars, and industry events to broaden market knowledge.
• Provide summaries and insights to internal teams for decision-making.

8. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure sourced equipment adheres to SEMI, ISO, and safety/environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with legal, EHS, and compliance teams to support contract approvals and equipment certification.

9. Continuous Improvement

• Identify improvement opportunities in equipment performance, uptime, and CoO reduction.
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to support continuous improvement initiatives.