Applications Scientist 3 (Semiconductor)

ONTO INNOVATION SOUTHEAST ASIA PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Onto Innovation Southeast Asia Pte. Limited, based in Singapore, is seeking an Applications Scientist to join a collaborative team working on metrology for semiconductor materials and devices.

You will interact with customers regionally and internationally and contribute to modeling, simulations, and data analysis. The role involves conducting demos, product qualifications, and documentation, plus delivering internal and external training while growing expertise in cutting-edge Onto metrology

Qualifications

• PhD required; fresh PhD candidates welcomed and trained.
• Knowledge of semiconductor wafer fabrication processes and device physics.
• Experience with optical simulations, software modeling, statistics, and data analysis.
• Programming skills, especially Python, are desirable.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead/assist with demos and evaluations of metrology solutions.
• Engage in internal product qualifications and development activities.
• Optimize technical solutions and document findings.
• Prepare technical papers when needed and contribute to training sessions.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Microelectronics/related field

Tools

Python

Optical simulations

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

As an Applications Scientist at Onto Singapore,

• You will be part of a highly collaborative, competitive, motivated, innovative, diverse, friendly, and hardworking applications team based in Singapore.

• You will work closely with our key customers (both regionally and internationally) in the semiconductor wafer fabrication industry.

• You will be on the forefront of technology, creating innovative metrology solutions for complex materials and semiconductor device structures such as Thin Film modeling, Optical Critical Dimension modeling, Machine Learning solutions, etc (e.g., 3DNAND, Logic, DRAM, etc).

• You will have the great opportunity to immerse yourselves in cutting edge metrology products provided by Onto used in manufacturing semiconductor devices and integrated circuits.

• You will also be exposed to other industry-leading products offered by Onto as you grow within the company to continuously expand your skillset.

• You will also be responsible for various critical demos/evals, internal product qualifications/development, technical solution optimization and documentation, technical paper publication when needed, and conduct internal and external training.

Training:

Comprehensive trainings will be provided by Onto Innovation. You’ll be equipped with a good portfolio of metrology, modeling, product, and soft skill knowledge.

Qualifications

• PhD in Microelectronics, Semiconductor Devices, Optics, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, etc.

• Fresh PhD graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will train you up.

• The following technical knowledge/experiences will be additional strengths in this job application:

• Knowledge of semiconductor wafer fabrication process, device process/physics.

• Experience with optical simulations, software modeling, statistics, data analysis, strongly desired.

• Programming skills, such as Python.

• Strong sense of teamwork, always willing to share and contribute, and enjoy growing together with the team.

• Ability to systemically and independently identify/troubleshoot problems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Committed to excellence, quality and integrity. Highly organized, excellent project and time management skills.