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At Soitec—a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative semiconductor materials (like SOI wafers)—a Production Engineer acts as the operational bridge between planning, engineering, and the cleanroom floor.
The Production Engineer is responsible for orchestrating the daily workflow, tracking Work-in-Progress (WIP) wafer lots, and coordinating cross-functional resources (Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure high-quality SOI and Refresh products are delivered on time. This role focuses on minimizing cycle times, resolving operational bottlenecks, and executing the Master Manufacturing Plan (MMP).
Lot Expediting: Actively monitor, track, and expedite wafer lots through the manufacturing line to meet daily output plans and customer demands.
Bottleneck Management: Identify tools or process steps causing delays and work with the shift supervisors to re-route or prioritize lots.
Cycle Time Optimization: Manage queue times between process steps to maintain optimal flow and prevent line saturation.
Liaison Role: Serve as the communication bridge between the cleanroom operations team, Process/Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning.
Tool Availability: Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure manufacturing tools are brought back online after servicing, tracking qualifications required to resume production.
Materials Management: Coordinate with the warehouse and procurement teams to ensure raw materials (substrates, chemicals, consumables) are readily allocated.
SOP Adherence: Ensure all production steps execute strictly according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Defect Control: Monitor routine control checks and actively support NC prevention to avoid wafer scrap and product deviations.
Data Logging: Maintain accurate records of daily production outputs, shift handovers, and tool downtime summaries.
5S & Cleanroom Protocols: Enforce strict contamination controls, cleanroom behaviors, and workplace safety standards.
Lean Initiatives: Participate in continuous improvement projects (such as Kaizen or Lean Six Sigma) to eliminate waste and optimize tool utilization.
Education: A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical), or a related technical field.
Experience: Generally requires 2–5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Semiconductor cleanroom or electronics background is highly preferred.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and automated dispatching software.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, agility to adapt to shifting priorities, and excellent problem-solving skills.