Lead / Senior Process Engineer (Wet Cleans)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues.

You will collaborate with R&D teams and production to transfer processes to pilot production and support fab ramp-up. Ideal candidates have strong understanding of deposition, etch, lithography and metrology, and can work across time zones

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (deposition, etch, lithography, metrology).
• Experience collaborating with R&D and production teams across functions.

Responsibilities

• Review and train on existing R&D processes and transfer knowledge to pilot production.
• Create a comprehensive checklist to ensure successful transfer of processes and materials.
• Collaborate with R&D, production process, integration, operations and hardware teams to meet transfer timelines.
• Track and manage schedules, deliverables, and risks for technology transfer and milestones.
• Coordinate training with R&D transfer engineers.
• Support tools and process qualifications at HVM site.

Skills

Semiconductor processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Process transfer

Tools

Metrology knowledge

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location: Singapore,SGP You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

As a Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state‑of‑the‑art research and development projects.

About Us

Applied Materials is an innovation‑driven company. We are the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our ability to identify emerging technologies that can complement and leverage Applied’s materials engineering expertise is critical to the company’s continued growth.

About this role

Looking for a motivated and hands‑on Process engineer to support the setup and ramp of our next‑generation semiconductor manufacturing line. In this role, you’ll collaborate across engineering and operations to drive smooth technology transfer from pathfinding and ramp to pilot production. Experience and discipline in process transfer to pilot production line will be critical to a successful and efficient fab ramp‑up.

Responsibilities

• Review and train on existing R&D processes and transfer knowledge to pilot production line
• Create a comprehensive checklist to ensure successful transfer of processes and materials
• Collaborate with R&D and production process, integration, operations and hardware teams to ensure completing the checklist on time to meet timeline needed to start HVM operations
• Track and manage schedules, deliverables, and risks for technology transfer and production milestones.
• Coordinate training with R&D transfer engineers
• Support tools and process qualifications at HVM site

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and industry standards including deposition, etch, lithography and metrology
• Comfortable working across time zones, collaborating with remote teams, and supporting factory‑side execution
• Discipline tracking and driving deliverables to completion
• Flexibility to travel back and back between South East Asia and the USA (up to 50% of the time)
• Work Location: North

Work Location

North

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.