Lithography Master / Expert

ADVANCED SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in advanced packaging solutions in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional for lithography development. This role involves optimizing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying advanced analytical skills. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD or Master's in relevant fields and possess significant experience in lithography and defect analysis tools. Your expertise will drive innovations in packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in lithography development.
• Familiarity with process integration for advanced packaging.
• Experience with using AI/ML to enhance process discovery.

Responsibilities

• Own lithography development for advanced packaging solutions.
• Develop manufacturable and high-yielding processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for innovations.

Skills

Defect analysis tools experience

Strong analytical skills

Good communication

Teamwork skills

AI/ML application

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Optical inspection

SEM

AFM

XRF

Profilometer

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

• You'll own lithography development for advanced packaging solutions.
• Developing manufacturable, repeatable, and high-yielding processes.
• Improving processes for cost reduction, cycle time reduction, and yield enhancement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead innovations in lithography and their implementation efforts
• Drive the industry with advanced lithography solutions, for panel lithography

Equipment & Tooling Support

• Active part of defining lithography equipment specifications and validating tools.
• Work with cross-functional team to monitor and maintain tool performance.

Yield & Quality Improvement

• Implement and refine process monitoring techniques and defect inspection, to proactively investigate and resolve lithography defects.
• Collaborate with upstream and downstream process owners (e.g., plating, deposition, etching) to ensure seamless integration.
• Support the development of process flows for advanced packaging substrates.

Data Analysis & Documentation

• Perform statistical analysis (e.g., DOE, SPC) to identify and control critical process parameters.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and control plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design, product engineering, equipment vendors, and manufacturing teams to support process scale-up and new product introduction (NPI).Process Integration
• Assist with customer qualifications and reliability testing as needed.

Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and organizational goals.

Job Requirements

Professional Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in lithography development

Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with defect analysis tools (e.g., optical inspection, SEM, AFM).
• Familiarity with process integration for advanced packaging (e.g., 2.5D/3D IC, interposers).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork in a cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with using metrology tools for thin film and etch characterization (e.g., XRF, 4PP, ellipsometry, profilometer).
• Takes part in product risk management discussions leveraging his / her expertise and knowledge to influence and drive risk management decisions.
• Using AI/ML to enhance process discovery
• Support lithography related metrology such as CD-SEM / Filmmetrics / Inspection / Defect Review and be able to create recipes and run wafers independently.