CMP Process Manager

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Singapore seeks an experienced CMP Manager to lead the Chemical Mechanical Planarization engineering team in a high-volume 200mm semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role focuses on driving yield and productivity improvements, supporting process optimization, and leading engineers to operational excellence.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, coach engineers, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while leveraging data-driven methods to enhance

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience in a 200mm wafer fab.
• Experience leading an engineering team or supervising engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with SPC, DOE, FDC, APC and statistical process analysis.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CMP Engineering team supporting 200mm wafer manufacturing.
• Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, process stability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Monitor and optimize CMP processes to achieve quality, cost, and cycle time targets.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), process qualification, and technology transfer activities.
• Work closely with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Yield, and Quality teams to resolve process issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Utilize SPC, DOE, FDC, and data analysis tools to improve process capability and control.
• Collaborate with Equipment Engineering to improve tool reliability, uptime, and productivity.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers while building a strong technical team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Process optimization

Semiconductor yield improvement

Data analysis

SPC

DOE

FDC

APC

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics

Master's degree in related discipline (advantage)

Job description

Principal Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced CMP Manager to lead the Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) engineering team in a high-volume 200mm semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring stable manufacturing performance, driving yield and productivity improvements, supporting process optimization, and leading a team of engineers to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the CMP Engineering team supporting 200mm wafer manufacturing.
• Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, process stability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Monitor and optimize CMP processes to achieve quality, cost, and cycle time targets.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), process qualification, and technology transfer activities.
• Work closely with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Yield, and Quality teams to resolve process issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Utilize SPC, DOE, FDC, and data analysis tools to improve process capability and control.
• Collaborate with Equipment Engineering to improve tool reliability, uptime, and productivity.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers while building a strong technical team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Ideal Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline. Master's degree is an advantage.
• 8-15 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience, with significant hands‑on experience in a 200mm wafer fabrication environment.
• Proven experience in process optimization, yield enhancement, defect reduction, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Familiar with SPC, DOE, FDC, APC, and statistical process analysis.
• Previous experience leading an engineering team or supervising engineers is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and collaborate across cross‑functional teams.

Data provided is for recruitment purposes only. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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