Etch Process Engineering Lead — Optimize & Mentor

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

Job summary

Ambition is seeking an experienced Etch Process Engineer to lead development, optimization, and sustainment of dry etch processes in a wafer fabrication environment. You will drive process performance, yield improvement, and manufacturing excellence while collaborating with integration, equipment, and technology teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality standards are met across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Science, or related).
• 5–8 years of semiconductor wafer fabrication with dry etch expertise.
• Hands-on with DOE, SPC, and FMEA methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain advanced etch processes to meet performance, yield, and quality targets.
• Create and optimize process recipes; monitor tool performance and stability.
• Analyze process data, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement to boost productivity, yield, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, FMEA, and process control documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, equipment suppliers, and technology partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the etch team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Dry etch process engineering

Process optimization

DOE/ SPC/ FMEA

Data analysis

Project management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Job description

Ambition is seeking an experienced Etch Process Engineer to lead development, optimization, and sustainment of dry etch processes in a wafer fabrication environment. You will drive process performance, yield improvement, and manufacturing excellence while collaborating with integration, equipment, and technology teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality standards are met across projects.