Manufacturing Technical Support Senior Competency Engineer (Optics)

TL;DR

Manufacturing Technical Support Senior Competency Engineer (Optics): Leading technical assessments and troubleshooting for optical systems within YieldStar manufacturing operations with an accent on optical sensing behavior, calibration robustness, and system-level performance. Focus on solving complex optics-related disturbances, deploying Best-Known Methods (BKM), and ensuring factory output and quality.

Location: Linkou, Taiwan (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, providing critical lithography systems used to manufacture integrated circuits.

What you will do

• Lead optics-related technical assessments and serve as the primary decision owner for imaging behavior and sensor accuracy.
• Own high-impact and recurring optics disturbances across YieldStar manufacturing lines.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources including D&E, Manufacturing Engineering, and Technical Support teams.
• Perform structural analysis to identify systemic gaps in optical design, calibration methods, or diagnostics.
• Develop, validate, and deploy Best-Known Methods (BKM) for optical alignment and sensing.
• Provide technical coaching and guidance to peers on troubleshooting methodology and system behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Optics, Applied Physics, Photonics, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5-8+ years of experience in semiconductor, electronics, or precision equipment industries.
• Deep expertise in optical module integration, alignment, calibration, or interferometric principles.
• Proven ability to drive technical decisions and structure complex problems under production pressure.
• English: C1 level (excellent communication skills) required for global stakeholder alignment.
• Availability to work a rotating shift pattern (50% Day shift, 50% Night shift, 7 days per week).

Nice to have

• Experience with YieldStar, PAS5500, Reticle Handler, or XT platforms.
• Background in D&E optics roles or experience bridging R&D and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with structured RCA, engineering change processes (ECN), or reliability initiatives.
• Lean or Kaizen mindset for continuous improvement.