Lead Research Engineer (Dry Etch/Plasma), APM, IME

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research seeks a skilled Process Engineer to lead plasma processing teams and advance dry etch plasma processes in an R&D and small-volume manufacturing setting.

You will perform DOE-driven experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with senior staff to align projects with technology roadmaps, driving quality and yield improvements for diverse materials.

Qualifications

• Degree/Masters/PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics; or relevant field science and engineering fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead plasma processing teams and supervise engineers for project management and technical progress guidance.

Skills

Plasma processing

Team leadership

DOE

Statistical analysis

Process engineering

Materials science

Education

PhD in Materials Science

Masters in related field

Tools

DOE software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead plasma processing teams and supervise engineers for project management and technical progress guidance.


• Develop and sustain Dry etch plasma processes in R&D and Small volume manufacturing environment


• Responsible for performing professional process engineering research, from the concept to the final process development for a wide variety of materials (Metals, Silicon, Dielectrics, SiC and other speciality materials)


• May conceive and plan projects involving the definition and selection of new materials, concepts and approaches in the processing or developing of new processes.


• Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.


• Championing engineering experiments for process characterization to drive quality and yield improvement


• Set up and collect the experimental data and generate reports for internal and customer distribution.


• Design and complete DOE (Design of Experiments) evaluations to characterize process window for new requirements


• Work closely with senior staff and process integrators to understand technology roadmaps, process capability requirements and business issues/ challenges.


• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; lead small projects with manageable risks


• Act as subject matter expert for both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree/Masters/PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics; or relevant field science and engineering fields.


• Candidates with plasma or semiconductor process exposure are added advantages.


• Prior experience in dry plasma etch/Wet etch processes is preferred


• Knowledge of plasma fundamentals is an added advantage


• Hands‑on experience in designing and executing experiments (DOE), statistical and cause analysis, and problem‑solving methods


• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills