Senior Laboratory Officer (FAB Ops)

About the role

This position is a Senior Laboratory Officer in FAB Operations within a semiconductor manufacturing facility. The role covers the day-to-day running of semiconductor tools across process types such as deposition, etch, lithography and metrology, including wafer processing, measurement and inspection.

Key responsibilities

• Operate semiconductor tools across process types, including wafer processing, measurement and inspection
• Perform routine tool operations: wafer loading/unloading, recipe execution, lot tracking and adherence to process specifications
• Identify and troubleshoot basic equipment and process issues, and carry out first-level tool recovery according to SOPs
• Escalate abnormal tool behaviour and safety concerns to engineering or maintenance teams
• Coordinate with process integration, scientists, engineers and external stakeholders to schedule tool time, run experiments and collect accurate data
• Record production plans and execution accurately and on time in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Transport lots between tools, stockers and work areas in cleanrooms, maintain 5S housekeeping and keep tools audit-ready
• Perform routine maintenance such as chemical top-up, replenishment and consumable changes
• Comply strictly with EHS policies, chemical handling procedures and cleanroom protocols
• Take part in shift handovers and share tool status and issues

Required profile

• Nitec, Higher Nitec or Diploma in Engineering, Science or a related discipline
• Fluent English
• Prior experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fabrication or cleanroom operations preferred
• Basic understanding of semiconductor processes, equipment operation and SPC concepts preferred
• Ability to work in a cleanroom for long shifts (12-hour shifts) and willingness to work weekends and public holidays
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Required skills

• Basic computer literacy, including MES systems, data entry and Microsoft Excel or similar tools
• Adherence to SOPs, quality standards and EHS requirements