Engineer, Senior(Process Development - Chemical-Mechanical Planarization, CMP)

Qualcomm; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Singapore RF360 division is seeking a Process Development Engineer to develop and transfer new processes, materials, and manufacturing technologies for high-volume production. You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate technology transfer from pilot to full-scale manufacturing.

The role requires a Bachelor's/Master/PhD in engineering and hands-on experience in CMP/Polishing, DOE, SPC, FMEA, data analytics. Strong communication and problem-solving skills essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (Polishing) process engineering, process development, or as process engineer in a high-volume manufacturing fab.
• Strong skills in DOE, SPC, data analytics, FMEA, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, technical documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-work with global process cluster on new process recipes from concept to qualification.
• Define process requirements, design-of-experiments (DOE), and characterization plans.
• Drive root-cause analyses, failure mechanism studies, and improvement loops to achieve performance, yield, and reliability targets.
• Translate product requirements into process specifications and control strategies. Technology Transfer & Ramp
• Work with project leader on technology transfer - from pilot line to high-volume manufacturing. Adapts to shifting priorities while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Lead and drive technical discussions to onsite process transfer activities, including documentation (PFMEA, etc), training, process replication, and equipment matching.
• Work with equipment team on equipment set up and process cluster on establishing critical process windows, statistical control limits, and ramp-readiness criteria.
• Coordinate and report ramp performance tracking (yield, scrap, cycle time, tool capability) and drive closure of gaps.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Science, or related field

Tools

DOE

SPC

PFMEA

Troubleshooting

Job description

Company

RF360 Singapore Pte., Ltd.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Process Development Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Process Development Engineer, you will develop new or modified products, materials, and process formulations that meet and exceed customer expectations and enable cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate across functions and with externals customers to enhance the application of new product technology and manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field and 2+ years of Product/Process Development or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field and 1+ year of Product/Process Development or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Science, or related field.

Job Scope

• Responsible for development, qualification, and high-volume production transfer of new processes, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
• Ensure process readiness, robust manufacturability, and smooth ramp‑up through strong cross‑functional coordination, data‑driven decision‑making, and process leadership.
• Initiate and participate actively in discussions on formulation of process technology innovation and release process improvement.
• Collaborate and develop effective working relationships with technology partners to accomplish project/ task goals within committed schedule.
• Develop new and impactful ideas, materials, solutions, and/ or procedures for product fabrication process and technology meeting the business goals and launch schedule with competitive manufacturing costs.
• Serve as technology subject matter expert applying technical knowledge and skills in own area of expertise to address moderately complex issues in manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

Technology Development

• Lead and/ or co-work with global process cluster on new process recipes from concept to qualification and manufacturing release.
• Define process requirements, success criteria, design‑of‑experiments (DOE), and characterization plans.
• Drive root‑cause analyses, failure mechanism studies, and improvement loops to achieve performance, yield, and reliability targets.
• Translate product requirements into process specifications and control strategies. Technology Transfer & Ramp
• Work with project leader on technology transfer - from pilot line to high‑volume manufacturing. Adapts to shifting priorities while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Lead and drive technical discussions to onsite process transfer activities, including documentation (PFMEA, etc), training, process replication, and equipment matching.
• Work with equipment team on equipment set up and process cluster on establishing critical process windows, statistical control limits, and ramp‑readiness criteria.
• Coordinate and report ramp performance tracking (yield, scrap, cycle time, tool capability) and drive closure of gaps.

Education / Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields).

• 3+ years of experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (Polishing) process engineering, process development, or as process engineer in a high-volume manufacturing fab.
• Strong skills in DOE, SPC, data analytics, FMEA, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, technical documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Resourceful with critical thinking in problem solving.
• Project and priority management skills.
• Experience in semiconductor, MEMS, packaging, or high‑volume manufacturing.
• Familiarity with yield engineering, reliability mechanisms, and failure analysis as well as use of statistical tools, DOE, PFCP/ PFMEA, etc.
• Experience with scale‑up from R&D → Pilot → HVM.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem‑solving (8D, DMAIC).
• Able to multi‑task, set priorities and meet critical deadlines. Maintain open communication.
• Able attend training program overseas at sister’s fab for up to 1 year.

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