Lead CMP Process Development Engineer (Semiconductor)

Nutanix; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm in Singapore is seeking a Process Development Engineer to develop new processes, materials and formulations that meet customer expectations and enable world‑class products. You will transfer processes from pilot lines to high‑volume manufacturing and coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure readiness and robust manufacturability.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 3+ years in CMP (Polishing) or related process development, strong DOE/ SPC skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Material Science, Mechanical, Chemical)
• 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/or co-work with global process cluster on new process recipes from concept to qualification and manufacturing release
• Define process requirements, designed 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
• Work with project leader on technology transfer - from pilot line to high‑volume manufacturing
• Coordinate ramp performance tracking (yield, scrap, cycle time, tool capability) and drive closure of gaps

Skills

DOE

SPC

Data analytics

FMEA

Troubleshooting

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Engineering degree (Material Science, Mechanical, Chemical)

Tools

PFMEA

PFCP

Job description

Qualcomm in Singapore is seeking a Process Development Engineer to develop new processes, materials and formulations that meet customer expectations and enable world‑class products. You will transfer processes from pilot lines to high‑volume manufacturing and coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure readiness and robust manufacturability.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 3+ years in CMP (Polishing) or related process development, strong DOE/ SPC skills, and excellent communication.