Engineer, Process Engineering (Lithography)

GlobalFoundries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries (GF) is seeking a Lithography Process Engineer in Singapore to sustain, optimize, and develop photolithography processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work with advanced lithography tools and metrology systems to ensure CD control, overlay accuracy, and defect reduction.

The role requires 1–3 years in semiconductor wafer process engineering, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with equipment engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in semiconductor wafer process engineering
• Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems
• Perform Normal / Swing Shift (or 12-hour rotating shift if required)

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze SPC/ESPC charts for lithography modules using SPACE; respond to OOC/OOS events.
• Perform CD and overlay analysis using CD-SEM, scatterometry, and overlay metrology tools (e.g., KLA, ASML YieldStar).
• Optimize photoresist coating, soft bake, exposure, PEB, and development processes.
• Manage and tune stepper/scanner exposure tools (e.g., ASML, Nikon) for optimal performance and tool matching.
• Conduct DOE and split lot analysis using JMP, Klarity ACE, and other statistical tools.
• Troubleshoot lithography defects such as bridging, footing, scumming, and resist residues.
• Collaborate with Equipment Engineers on tool qualification, FEM, and process window optimization.
• Maintain and optimize reticle management, focus and exposure control, and alignment strategies.
• Drive process improvements to enhance CD uniformity, overlay performance, LER, and CDU.
• Support technology transfers, NPI, and process ramp-up activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve yield excursions and implement CAPA.
• Ensure compliance with TS16949 and other quality standards through audits and docs.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering

Tools

SPACE

CD-SEM

KLA

ASML YieldStar

JMP

Klarity ACE

Job description

About GF

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction

As a Lithography Process Engineer , you will be responsible for sustaining, optimizing, and developing photolithography processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work with advanced lithography tools and metrology systems to ensure critical dimension (CD) control, overlay accuracy, and defect reduction.

Your Job

• Monitor and analyze SPC/ESPC charts for lithography modules using SPACE; respond to OOC/OOS events.




• Perform critical dimension (CD) and overlay analysis using CD-SEM, scatterometry, and overlay metrology tools (e.g., KLA, ASML YieldStar).




• Optimize photoresist coating, soft bake, exposure, post-exposure bake (PEB), and development processes.




• Manage and tune stepper/scanner exposure tools (e.g., ASML, Nikon) for optimal performance and tool matching.




• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) and split lot analysis using JMP, Klarity ACE, and other statistical tools.




• Troubleshoot lithography defects such as bridging, footing, scumming, and resist residues.




• Collaborate with Equipment Engineers on tool qualification, focus-exposure matrix (FEM), and process window optimization.




• Maintain and optimize reticle management, focus and exposure control, and alignment strategies.




• Drive process improvements to enhance CD uniformity, overlay performance, line edge roughness (LER), and critical dimension uniformity (CDU).




• Support technology transfers, new product introductions (NPI), and process ramp-up activities.




• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve yield excursions and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).




• Ensure compliance with TS16949 and other quality standards through regular audits and documentation updates.

**Other Responsibilities:**

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering




• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in semiconductor wafer process engineering




• Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems




• Perform Normal / Swing Shift (or 12-hour rotating shift if required)

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