Lead Dry Etch Process Engineer – Silicon & Oxide Yield

HP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Singapore is seeking a Dry Etch Process Engineer to own and sustain silicon and oxide etch modules in high-volume manufacturing and for new product introduction (NPI).

You will drive process optimization, defect reduction, yield improvement, and robustness through data analysis, DOE, and continuous improvement projects, while collaborating with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Quality and Product Development to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2-5 years of hands-on semiconductor wafer fab experience in dry etch process engineering.
• Strong knowledge of plasma etching fundamentals, particularly silicon etch, oxide etch, and profile control.
• Experience with process development, process characterization, DOE, SPC, and statistical data analysis.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing with demonstrated success in yield improvement and defect reduction projects.
• Familiarity with semiconductor process integration and interactions between dry etch and upstream/downstream process modules.
• Experience with process troubleshooting using engineering methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, or root cause analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of process control systems, FDC, APC, SPC, and process monitoring methodologies is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex technical challenges independently.
• Good communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and sustain dry etch processes for silicon and oxide etching modules to support high-volume manufacturing and new product introduction (NPI).
• Drive process optimization, defect reduction, yield improvement, and process robustness through data analysis, DOE, and continuous improvement projects.
• Investigate process excursions, yield loss, and defectivity issues using structured problem-solving methodologies, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain process control plans, SPC monitoring, OCAPs, specifications, and process documentation.
• Collaborate closely with equipment engineers to resolve process-related equipment issues and establish effective process monitoring strategies.
• Lead process characterization, qualification, and release activities for new products, materials, consumables, and process changes.
• Support process transfer, technology development, and process integration activities across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Analyze process performance data and drive improvements in critical process metrics, including yield, defectivity, process capability, and throughput.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Quality, and Product Development to achieve business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and manufacturing personnel on process operation, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Support quality, and compliance audits to ensure process and documentation adherence to internal and external requirements.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

DOE

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

HP Singapore is seeking a Dry Etch Process Engineer to own and sustain silicon and oxide etch modules in high-volume manufacturing and for new product introduction (NPI).

You will drive process optimization, defect reduction, yield improvement, and robustness through data analysis, DOE, and continuous improvement projects, while collaborating with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Quality and Product Development to meet business goals.