Senior Equipment Engineer (Singulation)

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 13,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

About The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Equipment Engineer (Singulation) to lead the maintenance, performance optimization, and continuous improvement of singulation equipment in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring equipment reliability, yield improvement, and successful introduction of new technologies and package architectures into High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).

What You Will Do

• Lead the maintenance, performance optimization, and continuous improvement of singulation equipment across a wide range of semiconductor package types.
• Monitor and analyze equipment downtime (DT) and drive mitigation strategies through MTBF/MTBA improvements, ensuring scheduled downtime activities are properly verified and signed off.
• Partner with process engineering teams to support new product development, qualification, and HVM ramp-up.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to create, maintain, and update technical documentation, including control plans, process specifications, SOPs, technical reports, and FMEAs.
• Plan and manage technician headcount and coverage to support 24/7 manufacturing operations, ensuring effective task delegation and clear communication.
• Mentor, coach, and develop technicians by strengthening technical competencies, setting KPIs, and conducting annual performance reviews.
• Work closely with R&D, NPI, product design, and reliability teams to align singulation equipment capabilities with package architecture and process requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve singulation-related defects, including chipping, burrs, cracks, miscuts, and edge damage.
• Support smooth technology, process, and equipment transfers into HVM, including ramp-up activities.
• Contribute to process and equipment roadmaps for advanced packaging, thin form factors, and next-generation device architectures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Manufacturing Value Add (MVA) reduction, yield enhancement, and UPH optimization.
• Manage spare parts inventory, procurement, and lifecycle planning for singulation equipment.
• Interface with suppliers and vendors for blade, jig, and fixture procurement, ensuring timely delivery of spare and non-spare items.
• Perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
  
  
  

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of semiconductor industry experience, with at least 3 years focused on singulation processes and tooling.
• Strong hands-on experience with singulation equipment such as mechanical saws, laser singulation systems, and blade-based dicing tools.
• Experience with Disco singulation/dicing equipment is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab) and strong technical documentation skills.
• Solid understanding of tooling design, material properties and behavior, GD&T, tolerances, and metrology systems (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  
  
  

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.