Semiconductor Product Production Engineer
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Summary
A technical role responsible for designing and optimizing semiconductor product manufacturing processes, improving mass production line yields, and stabilizing quality.
Description
Semiconductor product production engineers design and optimize processes for mass-producing products from wafers, utilizing techniques such as photolithography, etching, film formation, and CMP. They manage process parameters in cleanrooms, monitor yields between processes, and achieve quality stabilization through statistical process control (SPC). Additionally, for production line startups or new process introductions, they select equipment, formulate specifications, evaluate prototypes, and create mass production roadmaps. When equipment issues arise, they conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures. Collaborating with equipment maintenance, quality control, and development departments, they continuously drive cost reduction and productivity improvements.
Future Outlook
With expanding semiconductor demand, demand for specialized production engineers is on the rise. Experience in process development for cutting-edge fields like AI, 5G, and automotive applications further enhances market value.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Eager to improve / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Cleanroom work / Factory business trips / Line startup / Shift work
Career Path
Junior Process Engineer → Process Engineer → Senior Process Engineer → Process Development Leader → Manufacturing Technology Manager
Required Skills
Cleanroom Operation Knowledge / Data Analysis / Process Equipment Operation / Semiconductor Process Control / Statistical Process Control
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance Knowledge / Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering / Project Management / Reading English Technical Papers
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for analyzing process data and improving yield. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for micromachining and managing minute parameters. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is required for introducing new materials and processes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Frequent statistical process control and quantitative analysis of yield data are required. |
| Problem Solving | Daily root cause investigation and countermeasure planning are necessary for equipment troubles and defect occurrences. |
Related Qualifications
- Production Management Certification
- QC Certification
Aliases
- Process Engineer
- Semiconductor Production Engineer
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