Dry Process Engineer

ADVANCED SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore seeks a qualified professional for process development and optimization in advanced packaging solutions. The ideal candidate will have a PhD/Master's degree and substantial experience in film deposition and etching, alongside statistical analysis skills. Responsibilities include developing dry processes, collaborating across teams, and enhancing productivity through data analysis. Competitive compensation and innovative work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in film deposition and dry etching.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the development and optimization of dry processes.
• Collaborate with teams for innovations in film deposition and etching.
• Define equipment specifications and validate tools.
• Implement process monitoring techniques.
• Perform statistical analysis to control critical process parameters.

Skills

Film deposition

Dry etching

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

PhD or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SQL

JMP

Optical inspection tools

SEM

AFM

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

• You\'ll own the development and optimization of dry processes including film deposition and etching for advanced packaging solutions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead innovations in deposition & etching and their implementation efforts

Equipment & Tooling Support

• Active part of defining deposition and etching equipment specifications and validating tools.
• Work with supplier teams to monitor and maintain tool performance.

Yield & Quality Improvement

• Implement and refine process monitoring techniques and defect inspection, to proactively investigate and resolve issues with dry processes.

Process Integration

• Collaborate with upstream and downstream process owners (e.g., lithography, plating, wet processes, metrology) to ensure seamless integration.
• Support the development of process flows for advanced packaging substrates.

Data Analysis & Documentation

• Perform statistical analysis (e.g., DOE, SPC) to identify and control critical process parameters. Experience with data analysis software packages (such as MATLAB, Python, SQL, JMP)
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and control plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design, product engineering, equipment vendors, and manufacturing teams to support process scale-up and new product introduction (NPI).
• Assist with customer qualifications and reliability testing as needed.

Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and organizational goals.

Job Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• PhD or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in film deposition and dry etching

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience with defect analysis tools (e.g., optical inspection, SEM, AFM).
• Familiarity with process integration for advanced packaging (e.g., 2.5D/3D IC, interposers).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork in a cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with using metrology tools for thin film and etch characterization (e.g., XRF, 4PP, ellipsometry, profilometer).
• Takes part in product risk management discussions leveraging his / her expertise and knowledge to influence and drive risk management decisions.
• Using AI/ML to enhance process discovery