Industrial Engineer
Job Summary
The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for fab-wide capacity planning, equipment utilization monitoring, and cycle time reduction. The role involves collaborating with process and manufacturing teams to optimize tool layout, fab space management, and overall production throughput. This position requires strong expertise in capacity modeling, AutoCAD, and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain fab-wide capacity models.
- Monitor equipment utilization and improve OEE.
- Execute cycle time reduction and throughput improvement programs.
- Manage tool layout planning and fab space optimization.
- Collaborate on tool redundancy and fab stability projects.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Minimum 1 year experience in Semiconductor Wafer Fab.
- Proficiency in capacity modeling.
- Expertise in AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Capacity Planning & Demand Matching
- Develop and maintain the fab-wide plant capacity model, ensuring alignment with customer wafer demand and tool input requirements.
- Analyze capacity gaps and proactively initiate actions to close them.
- Partner with process modules to ensure equipment readiness ahead of production needs to meet customer required dates.
2. Equipment Utilization & Productivity
- Calculate and monitor equipment capacity utilization across all fab modules.
- Identify equipment bottlenecks and lead productivity improvement programs.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to track and improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
3. Cycle Time Reduction
- Calculate the intrinsic cycle time of the fab (ideal processing time without queueing).
- Work with manufacturing and process engineering teams to reduce cycle time and improve throughput.
4. Tool Redundancy & Fab Stability
- Collaborate with process owners to implement redundancy plans for critical tools to enhance fab stability and resilience.
5. Layout Planning & Space Management
- Act as the Industrial Engineering lead for tool layout and fab space planning: Identify space for new equipment and coordinate with facilities and equipment teams for tool installation.
- Create and update AutoCAD tool layouts, ensuring all tools and utilities are properly marked and documented.
- Maintain accurate records of tool placement and space utilization.
6. Staff Support & HR Coordination
- Work with HR and operations teams to manage seating arrangements for staff across SP2 and external office spaces.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 1 years of working experience in the field of Industrial Engineering in a Semiconductor Wafer Fab is preferred.
- Proficiency in capacity modelling, AutoCAD, and familiarity with lean manufacturing tools.