Senior Engineer - Process Engineering

STMicroelectronics; Calamba; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics in the Philippines seeks a Senior Engineer in Process Engineering to lead key programs for yield improvement, quality, and documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration with Production and cross-functional teams to drive process optimization and new method development.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in process engineering within a semiconductor setting, strong problem-solving skills, and leadership capabilities to guide a technical team toward excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 7+ years of technical and supervisory process engineering experience.
• Familiarity with semiconductor industry and process control tools.

Responsibilities

• PROCESS YIELD IMPROVEMENT: improve process & mechanical yield, monitor and identify opportunities to reduce scrap and define actions.
• CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS: ensure zero recurrence using 8D problem solving and root-cause analyses.
• PROCESS DOCUMENTATION: promote quality documentation and robust shopfloor instructions.
• PROCESS METHODS & MATERIALS: develop methods and materials per ST standards.
• PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: drive initiatives to shorten lead times and reduce costs.
• PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: lead daily activities of the Process Engineering team and conduct appraisals.
• PROCESS REPORTS: provide management with KPI-based performance updates.
• SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING: ensure compliance and safe operations.

Skills

Process optimization

Quality control

Problem solving

Team leadership

MSA

DOE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communications, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

OUR STORY

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.

Senior Engineer - Process Engineering

This position is responsible for execution of key improvement programs to improve process, product quality, prevent customer complaints, increase process & mechanical yield, generate systems and procedure, and perform qualification of new process, material and equipment.

OUR STORY

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.

Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

Senior Engineer - Process Engineering

This position is responsible for execution of key improvement programs to improve process, product quality, prevent customer complaints, increase process & mechanical yield, generate systems and procedure, and perform qualification of new process, material and equipment.

Principal Accountabilities

1- PROCESS YIELD IMPROVEMENT - To improve process & mechanical yield, monitor and identify opportunities to reduce scrappage and define appropriate improvement actions

• Manages daily issues and defines actions that prevent recurrence
• Provides technical support to Production in the analysis and disposition of non-conforming lots and equipment, whenever necessary
• Plans and execute MSA requirements of identified process stations and equipment

2- CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS - To ensure zero recurrence of customer complaints

• Analyzes customer complaints using Eight Discipline (8D) Problem Solving methodology
• Performs DOE, process simulations, evaluations and investigations in identifying the root cause of issues
• Defines corrective and preventive action following the discipline of error proofing

3- PROCESS DOCUMENTATION - To promote product quality documentation. simplify & provide robustness in operations, and comply with specific customer or corporate requirements

• Generates and conducts regular review of manufacturing shopfloor instructions
• Defines key process parameters and control plan
• Identifies opportunities to simplify/improve process and prepares enhancements

4- PROCESS METHODS & MATERIALS - To ensure compliance to STMicroelectronics, Inc. process requirements

• To improve productivity and process methodologies
• Develops new process methods and materials within STMicroelectronics, Inc. standards
• Studies new opportunities to continuously improve existing process method and materials

5- PROCESS IMPROVEMENT - To introduce better processes and/or support short lead time to market products to customers; To support business objectives on cost and manufacturing excellence

• Generates qualification reports of new process, methods, equipment model and metrologies through Process Change Requisition/Process Change Approval, FCCP codification & Process plan changes in IEDB (or equivalent process traceability systems)
• Provides process engineering support during new product introduction or line stressing, prototyping and other engineering evaluations
• Participates in improvement teams and contributes recommendations for company-wide enhancements to quality improvements for lean, productivity and process categories.

6- PEOPLE MANAGEMENT - To ensure the holding of Performance Appraisal (PA) discussions with subordinates, timely submission/completion of performance reviews, zero cases of unresolved discipline issues, to develop a highly effective and capable workforce & to attain alignment of subordinates to company objectives

• Plans and lead the day-to-day activities of Process Engineering team (shopfloor support)

7- PROCESS REPORTS - To provide management with regular updates of STM Process & quality performance; To ensure full system utilization for process capability and product quality improvements

• Generates appropriate technical engineering reports on process monitoring, KPI's & control data
• Leads creation of improvement plans when results are below target

8- SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY, AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING - To ensure applicable rules and regulations are understood and implemented for team and subordinates

• Disseminates, explains and ensures adherence to rules and regulations on safety, health, environment, good housekeeping, and security in the area of responsibility to ensure that applicable rules and regulations are understood and implemented

Education

• With a bachelor’s degree in either Electronics & Communications, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Experience

• With at least seven (7) years technical and supervisory experience handling Process Engineering tasks in a similar environment

Skills/Knowledge

• Must demonstrate skills in problem solving tools, MSA, Statistical Process Control, Process Capability. Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Eight Discipline (8D), QC Tools, CA/PA & QMS
• Must demonstrate skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis, ngineering evaluations, product and process simplification
• Must be familiar with either of the following Processes (based on hiring need)
• Pre-Assembly (Mount, Sawing)
• Assembly Front Of Line (FOL), End-of-Line (EOL)
• Testing Process
• Finishing & Packing Process
• Must have proven skills in effective demonstrate effective supervision

Business Understanding

• Familiarity with the semiconductor industry

ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

To discover more, visit st.com/careers.