Director - Thin Film

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Singapore seeks a Principal Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing to lead the Thin Film Module Engineering organization in a high-volume 300mm semiconductor facility. The role drives process excellence, yield gains, technology transfer, and cross-functional collaboration with PI, Manufacturing, Equipment Eng., Quality, and R&D.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, strong leadership, and deep expertise in PVD/CVD/PECVD/ALD and deposition technologies,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience, including 300mm wafer fabrication.
• Strong technical expertise in Thin Film processes (PVD, CVD, PECVD, ALD, LPCVD, HDP).
• Experience leading engineering managers and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Thin Film Module Engineering team in a 300mm wafer fabrication environment.
• Drive process optimization, yield improvement, defect reduction, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support new technology development, qualification, and transfer into high-volume production.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve product performance and manufacturing stability.
• Establish robust process control strategies using SPC, DOE, FDC, APC, and statistical analysis.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process excursions.
• Collaborate with Equipment Engineering to improve tool reliability and uptime.
• Develop long-term technical roadmaps aligned with manufacturing and business objectives.
• Manage engineering resources, budgets, and capital planning.
• Mentor engineering leaders and build a high-performing organization.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Principal Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Director of Thin Film Module Engineering to lead the Thin Film organization in a high-volume 300mm semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving process excellence, yield improvement, technology transfer, operational performance, and team development across Thin Film processes. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Quality, and R&D to support advanced semiconductor technologies and manufacturing objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Thin Film Module Engineering team in a 300mm wafer fabrication environment.
• Drive process optimization, yield improvement, defect reduction, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support new technology development, qualification, and transfer into high-volume production.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve product performance and manufacturing stability.
• Establish robust process control strategies using SPC, DOE, FDC, APC, and statistical analysis.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions for process excursions.
• Collaborate with Equipment Engineering to improve tool reliability, uptime, and productivity.
• Develop long-term technical roadmaps aligned with manufacturing and business objectives.
• Manage engineering resources, budgets, and capital planning.
• Mentor engineering leaders and build a high-performing technical organization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Ideal Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline. A Master's or PhD is preferred.
• 15+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience, including extensive experience in a 300mm wafer fabrication environment.
• Strong technical expertise in Thin Film processes such as PVD, CVD, PECVD, ALD, LPCVD, HDP, and metal or dielectric deposition.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering managers and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor process integration, yield enhancement, process control methodologies, and statistical analysis.
• Experience leading technology transfer, production ramp-up, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment with cross-functional and global teams.

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