Senior Technical Lead

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering

In short

We are seeking a Senior Technical Lead with expertise in wafer handling systems and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role in Chennai involves system design, integration, testing, and optimization of wafer handling mechanisms, requiring close collaboration with various engineering teams to develop high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities

Define and develop system-level requirements for wafer handling equipment.
Design and integrate wafer handling systems including robotic arms, end effectors, aligners, load ports, wafer stages, elevators, and transfer mechanisms.
Perform system architecture, functional analysis, and interface definition.
Develop and validate wafer transfer sequences and motion profiles.
Analyze system performance including accuracy, repeatability, throughput, vibration, settling time, and wafer safety.
Troubleshoot wafer handling issues such as wafer slipping, misalignment, edge damage, particle generation, vibration, and transfer failures.
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and process engineering teams for system integration.
Develop system-level test plans, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
Conduct PAT, qualification, reliability, and performance testing.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, debugging, and customer-site issues.
Perform root-cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Drive design improvements for reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost reduction.
Prepare technical documentation including system specifications, interface documents, test procedures, and engineering reports.
Support new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or a related field.
Experience in semiconductor equipment, wafer handling, robotics, automation, or precision motion systems.
Strong understanding of wafer handling and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of precision motion mechanisms and robotic systems.
Experience with sensors, actuators, motors, servo systems, and motion controllers.
Ability to analyze mechanical/electrical system interactions and troubleshoot complex equipment problems.
Familiarity with engineering tools such as CAD, PLM, PLC/robot programming, or other system-analysis tools is desirable.
Good understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, GD&T, and system specifications.

Desired Qualifications

System-level thinking and problem solving.
Cross-functional communication.

Benefits

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Skills

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