Production Planning Engineer - Semiconductor Fab

About the role

This role plans and presents daily and weekly production activities in a semiconductor Fab. It involves developing production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, WIP levels, equipment availability and delivery requirements, and keeping production on track.

Key responsibilities

• Develop production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, WIP, equipment availability and delivery needs.
• Monitor lot movement day by day through steps and layers to ensure targets are met.
• Coordinate with Operations, Process, Equipment Engineering, Yield Engineering, Quality and Order Management teams.
• Monitor production performance, identify issues affecting output, target fulfillment and OTD, and adjust plans for downtime, process constraints, material availability and changing priorities.
• Analyze production data and recommend improvements to throughput, capacity utilization and cycle time.
• Prepare reports and communicate production status, risks and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Take part in CIP initiatives covering Fab productivity, WIP control, cycle-time reduction, on-hold lots disposition and production efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering or a related field.
• Over 3 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer Fab, production planning or production control; knowledge of semiconductor processes and flow is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of WIP management, production scheduling, capacity planning and cycle-time management.
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and in swing shift.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Power BI.
• Knowledge of Gemini is an advantage.
• Strong presentation, communication and coordination skills.