Lead Research Engineer I,Research Management, Adv Pkg, IME

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a leading research institute within A*STAR, seeks a technology‑savvy Project Manager to actively manage projects in the advanced packaging semiconductor research area. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive R&D projects at the intersection of academia and industry with world-class facilities and resources in Singapore.

The candidate will manage projects through the lifecycle, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost containment while coordinating across

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Science or Engineering (minimum bachelor) is required.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute from concept to delivery, using the project lifecycle framework.
• Analyse trends with technical/research teams to refine customer needs and expectations.
• Deliver project outcomes within defined scope, costs, quality, and timeline.
• Foster excellent cross-functional communication; motivate team members toward continual improvement.
• Interact with industry members and ensure effective communication throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage critical vendors and service providers to meet project requirements.
• Monitor project/program issues and mitigate risks.
• Implement project changes to achieve deliverables and mitigate risk.
• Track, monitor and report progress to all stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholders' expectations toward a common goal.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Advanced degree in Science/Engineering

Job description

Job Description The Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a leading research institute within A*STAR, is seeking a technology competent Project Manager to actively manage projects in advance packaging semiconductor research area. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive R&D projects at the intersection of academia and industry with in-house world class state of the arts R&D facilities and resources. In this role, the candidate would contribute to fostering innovation at the cutting edge and strengthening Singapore's position as one of the global leaders in advance packaging semiconductor technology.

Job Description The Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a leading research institute within A*STAR, is seeking a technology competent Project Manager to actively manage projects in advance packaging semiconductor research area. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive R&D projects at the intersection of academia and industry with in-house world class state of the arts R&D facilities and resources. In this role, the candidate would contribute to fostering innovation at the cutting edge and strengthening Singapore's position as one of the global leaders in advance packaging semiconductor technology.

Role And Responsibilities

Role

Manage project as per the project lifecycle framework - meeting project scope, schedule & cost requirements and be at forefront of communication between the team and stakeholders (internal/external).

Responsibilities

Perform by planning, organizing, executing from concept to delivery / outcome:

• Analyse trends and deep dive with technical/ research team to fine-tune needs, requirements, and expectations of customers.
• Deliver project outcomes in the defined scope, costs, quality, and timeline.
• Facilitate excellent communication between the cross-functional team members; fosters teamwork, motivates personnel and aim towards continual improvement.
• Interact with industry members and ensure effective communication throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage critical vendors and service providers to deliver according to project requirements.
• Manage and monitor project/ programme issues & mitigate risk.
• Manage and implement project/ programme changes and interventions to achieve project deliverables and mitigate risk.
• Demonstrate a satisfactory level of understanding of technical/ engineering processes to work with teams throughout the project development cycle.
• Track, monitor and report the progress of the project to all stakeholders.
• Manage project stakeholders’ expectations, driving towards common goal.

Admin For Documentation And Compliance

• Ensure project documentation (e.g., project agreement, reports, etc.) is relevant, accurate, complete, and compliant

Requirements

• Possesses an advanced degree (minimum a bachelor) in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor technology environment with good understanding of silicon process and advance packaging technologies.
• Demonstrates good understanding and skills for project management (PMP certification is preferred).
• Exhibits good level communication, people, innovativeness, problem solving, critical thinking, achieving outcomes, motivating others, decision making, and business skills.