Senior Research Engineer (Pattern Transfer Dry Etch) (APM) (NSTIC)

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution located in Singapore is seeking a process engineer with extensive experience in dry plasma etch processes. The role involves developing processes from concept to final development while collaborating with senior staff and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have more than 5 years of experience in relevant fields such as Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Chemical Engineering, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. Additional experience with DOE is highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years' experience in relevant engineering fields.
• Prior experience in dry etch/Wet etch processes preferred.
• Hands-on experience in designing and executing experiments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain Dry plasma etch processes.
• Compile and evaluate test data for process specifications.
• Lead small projects and act as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Process engineering

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving methods

Education

Bachelor or Master in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics

Job description

Job Description

• Develop and sustain Dry plasma etch processes in R&D and Small volume manufacturing environment.
• Responsible for performing professional process engineering research, from the concept to the final process development for a wide variety of materials. (Metals, Silicon, Dielectrics, SiC and other speciality Piezo electric materials)
• May conceive and plan projects involving the definition and selection of new materials, concepts and approaches in the processing or developing of new processes.
• Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Championing engineering experiments for process characterization to drive quality and yield improvement.
• Set up and collect the experimental data and generate reports for internal and customer distribution.
• Design and complete DOE (Design of Experiments) evaluations to characterize process window for new requirements.
• Work closely with senior staff and process integrators to understand technology roadmaps, process capability requirements and business issues/ challenges.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; lead small projects with manageable risks.
• Act as subject matter expert for both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor or Master with more than 5 years' experience in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics; or relevant field science and engineering fields.
• Master graduates with plasma or semiconductor process exposure are added advantages.
• Prior experience in dry etch/Wet etch processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of plasma fundamentals is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in designing and executing experiments (DOE), statistical and cause analysis, and problem-solving methods.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.